§ 1-17. Provision local courthouse security.  


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  • Pursuant to the provisions of Code of Virginia § 53.1-120, there is hereby assessed a charge of ten dollars ($10.00) as part of the costs in each criminal or traffic case in Franklin County General District, Juvenile and Domestic or Circuit Courts in which the defendant is convicted. The assessment shall be collected by the clerk of the court, remitted to the treasurer and held by the treasurer subject to appropriation by the governing body to the sheriff's office for the funding of courthouse security.

    (Ord. of 5-16-02(1); Ord. of 6-26-07(2))

(Ord. of 5-16-02(1); Ord. of 6-26-07(2))