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1996 SESSION


CHAPTER 699
An Act to allow certain circuit court clerks discretion to accept credit card payment in lieu of cash for fines and costs.
[S 152]
Approved April 6, 1996

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19.2-353.3, the clerk of the circuit court in the County of Franklin, Tazewell or Patrick may, in his discretion, accept credit card payment in lieu of money to collect and secure all fees, fines, restitution, forfeiture, penalties, and costs collected for offenses tried in circuit court, including motor vehicle violations, committed against the Commonwealth or against any such county.