Relief From Fines and Penalties

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This is Article 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Relief From Fines and Penalties.” It is part of Chapter 21 “Recovery of Fines and Penalties”, which is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 19.2-362	Court not to remit fine or penalty, other than fine for contempt, except as provided in § 19.2-358
§ 19.2-363	Authority of Governor to grant relief from fines and penalties
§ 19.2-364	Petition for relief; in what court filed; notice to attorney for Commonwealth
§ 19.2-365	Duties of attorney for Commonwealth upon filing of such petition
§ 19.2-366	Duty of court in which petition filed; certificate and opinion
§ 19.2-367	Proceedings to be according to common law
§ 19.2-368	Course of proceeding when relief asked of the Governor