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SB 810

Deferred or installment payment agreements; outstanding court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Emily Jordan

Virginia bill allowing individuals to pay court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, and costs through deferred or installment payment agreements instead of lump-sum payments.

Committee substitute printed 26106816D-S1
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Bill Summary · SB 810

Legislative bill overview

SB 810 establishes a framework allowing individuals with outstanding court-assessed fines, fees, taxes, or costs to enter into deferred or installment payment agreements rather than facing immediate full payment. The bill creates a structured process for courts to approve payment plans while maintaining collection of owed amounts over time.

Why is this important

Court debt significantly impacts low-income individuals, often leading to license suspensions, additional penalties, and barriers to employment and housing. This bill addresses a genuine access-to-justice concern by providing alternatives to debt accumulation while still ensuring courts collect revenues owed to the judicial system.

Potential points of contention

  • Court administrative burden: Implementation requires courts to manage and track multiple payment plans, potentially straining already-limited judicial resources
  • Collection effectiveness: Installment agreements may result in lower overall collection rates if individuals default on payments, reducing court funding
  • Fairness concerns: Critics may argue that payment plans benefit some defendants while others must pay immediately, or conversely, that they represent preferential treatment based on circumstance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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