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Vice Chairman seeks collection of courthouse construction fees under Va. Code §17.1-281
Summary
Vice Chairman Toth asked why courthouse construction fees authorized under Virginia Code §17.1-281 are not being collected; County Attorney Catherine K. Douglass has drafted an ordinance and urged follow-up with clerks.
Vice Chairman George G. Toth III raised a procedural and revenue question on March 19 about courthouse construction fees authorized under Virginia Code §17.1-281. He said the fees — applicable across Circuit, General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations courts — do not appear to be collected and asked whether Board action is needed to authorize or enforce collection.
County Attorney Catherine K. Douglass told the Board she drafted an ordinance addressing the issue and recommended follow-up with the clerks to ensure implementation. The Board did not take immediate action but directed staff and counsel to pursue clarification and steps necessary to collect fees where authorized by statute.
