Virginia Code 17.1-275.3: Fixed felony revocation fee
Upon the partial or full revocation of suspension of sentence or probation of a convicted felon pursuant to § 19.2-306, other than a revocation for failure to pay previously assessed court costs, there shall be assessed as court costs a fee of $158 to be known as the fixed felony revocation fee. A single fixed felony revocation fee shall be assessed per defendant per hearing without regard to the number of revocations being considered.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 17.1-275.3
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
The amount collected, in whole or in part, for the fixed felony revocation fee shall be apportioned to the following funds in the fractional amounts designated:
1. Virginia Crime Victim-Witness Fund (.0189873);
2. Intensified Drug Enforcement Jurisdiction Fund (.0253165);
3. Court reporter fund (.2105696);
4. Witness expenses/expert witness fund (.0126582);
5. Commonwealth’s attorney fund (state share) (.1265823);
6. Commonwealth’s attorney fund (local share) (.1265823);
7. Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (.1898734);
8. Regional Criminal Justice Academy Training Fund (.0063291);
9. Warrant fee (.0759494); and
10. Clerk of the circuit court (.2071519).