Code of Virginia
Chapter 5 - Desertion and Nonsupport
§ 20-80. Violation of orders; trial; forfeiture of recognizance

If at any time the court may be satisfied by information and due proof that the defendant has violated the terms of such order, it may forthwith proceed with the trial of the defendant under the original charge, or sentence him or her, under the original conviction, or annul suspension of sentence, and enforce such sentence, or in its discretion may extend or renew the term of probation as the case may be. Upon due proof that the terms of such order have been violated, the court shall in any event have the power to declare the recognizance forfeited, the sum or sums thereon to be paid, in the discretion of the court, in whole or in part to the defendant's spouse, or to the guardian, curator, custodian or trustee of the minor child or children, or to an organization or individual designated by the court to receive the same.
Code 1919, § 1940; 1918, p. 761; 1922, p. 846; 1974, c. 464.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 20 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 5 - Desertion and Nonsupport

§ 20-61. Desertion or nonsupport of wife, husband or children in necessitous circumstances

§ 20-61.1. Repealed

§ 20-61.3. Consequences of a putative father failing to appear

§ 20-62. Commitment to workhouse, city farm or work squad for such desertion

§ 20-63. Support payments by county or city

§ 20-64. Proceedings instituted by petition

§ 20-65. Summons or warrant; investigation and hearing

§ 20-66. Contempt proceedings; trial in absence of defendant

§ 20-67. Jurisdiction

§ 20-68. Appeal

§ 20-69. Fees of officers

§ 20-70. No warrant of arrest to issue

§ 20-71. Temporary orders for support

§ 20-71.1. Attorneys' fees in proceedings under § 20-71

§ 20-72. Probation on order directing defendant to pay and enter recognizance

§ 20-73. Condition of the recognizance

§ 20-74. Support orders to remain in effect until annulled; modification

§ 20-75. Procedure when accused outside territorial jurisdiction

§ 20-76. Repealed

§ 20-77. When authority to suspend sentence may be exercised; deduction of certain time from sentence

§ 20-78. Continuance of failure to support after completion of sentence

§ 20-78.1. Effect of entry of support order in certain garnishment proceedings

§ 20-78.2. Attorney fees and interest on support arrearage

§ 20-79. Effect of divorce proceedings

§ 20-79.1. Enforcement of support orders; income deduction; penalty for wrongful discharge

§ 20-79.2. Immediate income deduction; income withholding

§ 20-79.3. Information required in income deduction order

§ 20-80. Violation of orders; trial; forfeiture of recognizance

§ 20-81. Presumptions as to desertion and abandonment

§ 20-82. Spouses competent as witnesses

§ 20-83. Venue of offense

§ 20-83.1. Transfer of cases between courts in certain instances

§ 20-84. Extradition

§ 20-85. Repealed

§ 20-87. Arrest for violating directions, rules or regulations given by judge

§ 20-87.1. Repealed

§ 20-88. Support of parents by children

§ 20-88.01. Repealed

§ 20-88.02. Transfer of assets to qualify for assistance; liability of transferees

§ 20-88.02:1. Limitations on spousal support orders resulting in eligibility for medical assistance services; definitions