Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org35174319.2-367Proceedings to be according to common law2026Criminal ProcedureRecovery of Fines and PenaltiesRelief From Fines and Penalties

All proceedings had before the court under the provisions of the three preceding sections shall be according to the course of the common-law practice, except that no formal pleadings shall be necessary.

Code 1950, § 19.1-356; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.