62-4-1 Fines to accrue to state for support of free schools, unless otherwise provided
62-4-2 Allowance to informer or person prosecuting
62-4-3 Fine, imprisonment, etc., to be by indictment, etc.; exception
62-4-4 Recovery of fines before justice or in court
62-4-5 Form of proceedings
62-4-6 Remission of fines by Governor
62-4-7 Remission of fines by courts
62-4-8 Duties of prosecuting attorney in relation to fines
62-4-9 Capias pro fine; release of defendant on bond
62-4-10 Discharge from confinement; allowances for labor while confined
62-4-11 Fieri facias for collection of fines
62-4-15 Limitation upon collection of fines
62-4-16 Community service work may be substituted in lieu of a fine in municipal court and magistrate court; immunity from suit
62-4-17 Suspension of licenses for failure to appear in court; payment plan; failure to pay fines will result in late fee and judgment lien

Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 62 > Article 4 - Recovery of Fines in Criminal Cases

  • Abstract of judgment: In a federal criminal proceeding, A certification from a U.S. District Court clerk that a judgment of restitution was entered against the defendant owing to the victim. If the defendant inherits, owns, or sells real property or holdings, these assets can then be attached at the state and local levels as well.
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Judgment: includes decrees and orders for the payment of money, or the conveyance or delivery of land or personal property, or some interest therein, or any undertaking, bond or recognizance which has the legal effect of a judgment. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • 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.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.