VA SB776

Failure to pay fines or costs while on probation cannot by itself constitute a breach of probation unless the court finds after a hearing that the defendant willfully refused to pay

Courts must presume that defendants who are indigent under § 19.2-159 are unable to pay fines and costs, requiring dismissal of alleged probation breaches absent a specific finding to the contrary

Fines and costs remain due after dismissal of a probation breach allegation, and all existing payment and collection methods remain available to the court

Defendants cannot be kept on supervised probation solely for failure to pay fines, fees, or costs, provided the probation officer notifies relevant courts and prosecutors who do not object to removal