Judgment or decree for costs on behalf of Commonwealth; costs to be paid into state treasury

1. Law
2. Code of Virginia
3. Courts of Record
4. Costs Generally
5. Judgment or decree for costs on behalf of Commonwealth; costs to be paid into state treasury

In a case wherein there is judgment or decree on behalf of the Commonwealth for costs, there shall be taxed in the costs the charge actually incurred to give any notice, although it be more than fifty cents; and the fees of attorneys and other officers for services, and allowances for attendance, as if such fees and allowances were payable out of the state treasury. What is so taxed for fees of, or allowance to, any person, shall be paid by the sheriff or officer who may receive such costs into the state treasury.

Code 1950, § 14-196; 1964, c. 386, § 14.1-200; 1998, c. 872.

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