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2011 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 19.2-136 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 19.2-136. How bonds in recognizances payable; penalty.
Bonds in recognizances in criminal or juvenile cases, where
the violation is committed against the Commonwealth or where the Commonwealth
is a party, shall be payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bonds in recognizances
in criminal cases where the violation is a violation of a county, city or town
ordinance, shall be payable to such the county, city or town wherein
the recognizance was taken. The Treasurer or Director of Finance of such
county, city or town may engage in collection activity regarding the judgment
of default rendered pursuant to § 19.2-143. Any responses to the judgment of
default rendered pursuant to § 19.2-143 shall be filed with the court, with
notice given to the county, city or town wherein the recognizance was taken.
Every bond under this title shall be in such sum as the court or officer
requiring it may direct.