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Sheriff's Office
Duty to Serve
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has a duty to serve and a passion to do so with dignity and respect. Sheriff's Office fully supports and fosters Chesterfield's efforts to be an extraordinary and innovative community in which to live, work and play by enhancing safety of the community, serving with pride, professionalism and integrity, and treating everyone fairly and equally regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin or sexual preference. To do this, the Sheriff's Office maintains a qualified, diverse and professional workforce to promote and maintain an efficient organization that strives to be a benchmark for all that is right in public service.
Sheriff's Office enhances public safety by providing a safe court and jail environments, service of legal documents, and comprehensive care of offenders through professional and unbiased performance.
In Cooperation with Chesterfield Police
Though all Sheriffs Deputies maintain and use arrest authority, the Chesterfield County Police Department is the agency responsible for the majority of criminal investigations, as well as traffic enforcement and patrol duties in the county. View active warrants (PDF).
Community Policing Act Notice
The Virginia Department of State Police, Uniform Crime Reporting Unit began the collection of investigatory stop data based on the creation of the Community Policing Act. Data collected from our agency can be viewed on the Virginia Open Data Portal.
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Who Are We?
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Involved
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Committed
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Compassionate
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Ready
- What departments are housed in the Chesterfield County Main Courthouse?
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- Circuit Court Clerks Office: 804-748-1241
- Commonwealth's Attorney: 804-748-1221
- General District Court Clerk Office: 804-748-1231
- Sheriffs Office: 804-748-1261
- Victim / Witness Office: 804-796-7087
- What departments are housed in the Chesterfield County Juvenile and Domestic Courthouse?
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- Commonwealth's Attorney: 804-748-1341
- Court Services: 804-748-1372
- JVDR Clerks Office: 804-748-1379
- Sheriff's Court Security: 804-751-4184
- How do attorneys receive an access card?
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Complete the Attorney Access Card Request form (PDF).
- How do I contact Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Community Corrections?
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Chesterfield Community Corrections
10111 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-717-2250 - What if I have a jail question that isn't covered on this list?
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Any questions not covered can be referred to the on-duty County Jail Supervisor at 804-748-1829 or 804-768-7327.
- How are Court fines paid?
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Court fines are paid in the clerk's office of the court having jurisdiction of the case:
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-748-1241 - How do I file a criminal complaint?
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Contact the Magistrates Office by calling 804-748-1410 or go to the Magistrate's Office:
6900 Mimms Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832 - What happens when a person is taken into custody at the courthouse?
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If the person is going to jail, they will be transported as soon as possible depending on transportation workloads (several minutes to a couple of hours).
Release Process
If the person is going to be released, they have to go through a verification process that could take up to 30 minutes. Once released the individual will be escorted to the lobby area outside of the courtrooms.
More Information
Call 804-796-7197 for further information.
- How do I apply to become a Chesterfield County Deputy Sheriff?
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Hiring for positions within the Sheriff's Office is done through the Chesterfield County Human Resources Department located at:
9901 Lori Road
Room 305
Chesterfield, VA 23832Job Line
You can access a 24-hour job line by calling 804-768-7777 or through Human Resources.
- What is the difference between the Sheriff's Office and the Police Department?
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The main responsibilities of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office are to:
- Maintain the County Jail
- Provide security for the County Courts
- Serve various legal papers throughout the county
Though all Sheriff's Deputies maintain and use arrest authority, the Chesterfield County Police Department is the agency responsible for the majority of criminal investigations, as well as traffic enforcement and patrol duties in the county.