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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Clerks of circuit court; fees; online payment systems. Provides that if a clerk's office allows payment to occur via an already established online payment system for the collection of court fines and fees and costs, it shall offer such payment method for all restitution payments. The bill further directs the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia to convene a work group to study the accessibility and modernization of court payment systems for any and all transactions conducted by and for the general district and circuit courts and submit a report of its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that if a clerk of court's office in Virginia already uses an online payment system for any court-related financial obligations, such as fines or fees, they must extend that online payment option to cover all other payments, including restitution. Restitution refers to money a defendant is ordered to pay to a victim as part of a sentence. The bill clarifies that this requirement does not force a clerk's office to create a new online payment system if one doesn't already exist. Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a work group to study and recommend improvements for modernizing court payment systems across all Virginia general district and circuit courts, with a report due by November 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1235 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1235) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171154.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1235/text/HB1235H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1235/text/HB1235HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1235/text/HB1235 |
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