On every judgment for a fine rendered by a circuit court, or other court of record having jurisdiction in criminal cases, if no special order be made by the court or judge, the clerk of the court shall issue a writ of fieri facias immediately after the term at which such judgment was rendered. And unless paid in court, a payment to any person other than the officer who holds the execution shall not discharge the judgment.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 62. Criminal Procedure
Article 4. Recovery of Fines in Criminal Cases
§62-4-1. Fines to Accrue to State for Support of Free Schools, Unless Otherwise Provided
§62-4-2. Allowance to Informer or Person Prosecuting
§62-4-3. Fine, Imprisonment, etc., to Be by Indictment, etc.; Exception
§62-4-4. Recovery of Fines Before Justice or in Court
§62-4-6. Remission of Fines by Governor
§62-4-7. Remission of Fines by Courts
§62-4-8. Duties of Prosecuting Attorney in Relation to Fines
§62-4-9. Capias Pro Fine; Release of Defendant on Bond
§62-4-10. Discharge From Confinement; Allowances for Labor While Confined
§62-4-11. Fieri Facias for Collection of Fines