Virginia Senate Bill 397: Courthouse, jail, & court-related facilities; assessment of costs for construction, renovation, etc.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Assessment of costs for construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities. Increases from two to 10 dollars the maximum sum a county or city may assess as part of the costs for any civil action filed in the district or circuit courts within its boundary, or for each criminal or traffic case in its district or circuit court in which the defendant is charged with a violation of any statute or ordinance. Such assessment shall be used for the construction, renovation, or maintenance of courthouse, jail, or court-related facilities, or to defray cooling, heating, electricity, and ordinary maintenance costs.

Latest action

Failed to report (defeated) in Courts of Justice (3-Y 12-N) (2026-01-21)

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