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Accounting
Contact the Accounting Department and read the responsibilities of the department.
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Adolescent Reporting Program
The Adolescent Reporting Program provides a community-based detention alternative for youths who violate their terms of probation or who commit new crimes while on probation.
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Aging & Disability Services
Aging and Disability Services is Chesterfield County's leading resource for older adults and individuals with physical and sensory disabilities.
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Airport
Whether you are a corporate pilot, fly your own plane or a businessperson looking for convenient access, Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) is the executive gateway into the Greater Richmond Virginia area. Business and personal fliers have long preferred FCI for its convenience and comprehensive personal attention.
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Animal Services Unit
The Animal Services Unit enforces state laws and county ordinances as they apply to domestic animals, and operates a shelter for the comprehensive care of animals in its custody.
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Budget & Management
Access financial information from the Chesterfield County Budget and Management Department.
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Building Inspection
Find out permit status, schedule or cancel an inspection, or obtain inspection results.
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Circuit Court
The Circuit Court Clerk is charged with more than 800 statutory responsibilities that fall into one of the following three areas: Judicial, Non-Judicial, and Fiscal.
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Citizen Information & Resources
This new department merges the services of staff in Youth Services, the Senior Advocate’s office, Access Chesterfield, the multicultural liaison and others. The Department will help residents connect to the community and access resources they need throughout their life.
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Commissioner of the Revenue
The Commissioner of the Revenue is responsible for the administration of certain local taxes as well as providing various services to residents and businesses.
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Commonwealth's Attorney
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting all felony and certain misdemeanor offenses which occur within the jurisdiction of Chesterfield County.
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Communications & Media
The Department of Communications and Media plays a key role in maintaining the county's professional image. The department is an extension of the county administrator's office and functions across all organizational lines.
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Community Corrections Services
Find information about the Community Corrections Services Department and contact the department.
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Chesterfield County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is based on the American tradition of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors Prepare for Emergencies.”
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Community Engagement and Volunteerism
Committed to fostering relationships among the county government, citizens, businesses, and local and regional organizations to strengthen the community in which we live, learn, work and play.
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Community Enhancement
The Department of Community Enhancement is committed to the care of aging communities countywide.
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Comprehensive Services
Comprehensive Services is a state mandated inter-agency program that provides needed services to children and families in the community.
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Cooperative Extension
The Virginia Cooperative Extension provides programs and information covering the broad areas of agriculture, families and 4-H.
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County Administration
Find out what the county administrator does and the counties guiding principles.
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County Attorney
The County Attorney is similar to a corporate "in-house" general counsel, but unlike many corporate general counsel offices, the County Attorney’s office generally handles all civil legal matters itself.
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Courts
Find information concerning the Chesterfield County Court System, including the Circuit Court, General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and Drug Court.
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Domestic & Sexual Violence Resource Center
The Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center works closely with State, County, and community agencies, serving as the hub of the County's coordinated community response to domestic and sexual violence.
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Drug Courts
Drug Court is a treatment alternative to incarceration for juvenile and adult offenders arrested in Chesterfield County or the City of Colonial Heights before proceeding to court with significant substance abuse issues / addiction.
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Economic Development
Learn about the economic development efforts happening in Chesterfield County.
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Emergency Communications Center
The Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) serves as the primary answering point for emergency and non-emergency requests within the county.
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Emergency Management
The mission of Chesterfield County Emergency Management is to protect the county citizens by coordinating all activities necessary to improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
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Environmental Engineering
Find out about the Environmental Engineering Department and contact the employees of the department.
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Fire & EMS
Learn about the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Department and view contact information for the department.
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General District Court
The General District Court presides over civil cases, small claims, criminal cases, and traffic court.
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General Services
General Services provides numerous support and logistical services to citizens and County departments.
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Health
The Health Department is where the state and the locality come together in a common effort to protect the health of all residents. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be healthy.
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Historical Society
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, established on September 23, 1981, serves as the center for Chesterfield County history.
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Human Resources
The Chesterfield County Department of Human Resources provides programs and services in support of a high-performing workforce and organizational excellence. HR services include recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, and wellness programs.
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Information Systems Technology
Information Systems Technology provides information technology services to County departments, school board departments and constitutional officers in support of the county's strategic goals, sub goals, and objectives.
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Internal Audit
The mission of the Internal Audit division is to provide objective analysis and information to management and those charged with governance to support County and School Goals benefiting the community.
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Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
The juvenile and domestic relations district court handles cases involving juveniles and children, custody, abuse, court-ordered rehabilitation, and more topics.
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Juvenile Detention Home
The purpose of the Juvenile Detention Home is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for court-involved youth with the goal of promoting individual growth through education and empowerment.
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Juvenile Probation
The 12th District Court Service Unit (also commonly known as Juvenile Probation) is a component of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice and covers Chesterfield County and City of Colonial Heights.
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Learning & Performance Center
The Learning & Performance Center is the learning organization for employees of Chesterfield County, Virginia.
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Libraries
Learn about the Chesterfield County Library and see when the library is open.
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Mental Health Support Services
The Department of Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County.
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Mobility Services
Learn about the mobility options offered in Chesterfield County.
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Multicultural Services
Chesterfield County welcomes those from other countries who decide to make this their new home. The county’s multicultural liaison assists and educates the county’s growing diverse population, as well as English-speaking residents who may need assistance with obtaining county services, programs, activities and benefits.
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Parks & Recreation
Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the citizens of Chesterfield County with quality programs, facilities, and events.
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Planning
The Planning Department is responsible for guiding and regulating Chesterfield County's long - and short-term development for the benefit of present and future generations.
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Police
The members of the Chesterfield County Police Department are committed to serving the people of Chesterfield County with integrity and professionalism. We are a part of our community, not apart from it.
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Procurement
We purchase commodities, services, construction and professional services for Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools. We serve County departments, schools and School Board Administration.
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Real Estate Assessments
The Department of Real Estate Assessments operates in accordance with the Code of Virginia Title 58.1, Taxation, and the Charter and Code of Chesterfield County.
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Registrar
Find information about voter registration and elections, including working the polls.
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Real Property Office
The Real Property Office is responsible for acquiring easements, reviewing site plans, and other services.
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Risk Management
The Risk Management Department supports the county and public schools by working together to manage operational risks to reduce accidental losses and provide protection for unplanned losses.
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Safety & Security
Chesterfield County provides a robust suite of services to keep our residents safe and secure. Learn more about our Police, Sheriff, Fire and EMS, and Animal Services programs.
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Sheriff's Office
The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office maintains the County Jail, provides security for the County Courts, and serves various legal papers throughout the county.
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Social Services
Access information about the Social Services department.
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Transportation
The Chesterfield County Transportation Department manages road construction projects and assists in land use and transportation planning.
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Treasurer
The mission of the Treasurer's Office is to ensure fiscal integrity and provide world-class customer service through excellence in treasury management.
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Utilities
The Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is a water and wastewater public utility that uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver the highest quality service to its customers.
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Victims of crimes are afforded certain rights under the Virginia Crime Victims and Witness Rights Act. Victims and witnesses must be informed of theses rights and are to receive authorized services as appropriate.
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Waste & Resource Recovery Division
View information about the Waste and Resource Recovery Division.
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Youth Services
Youth Services provides resource information for county youths and families and leads collaborative initiatives that engage the community in promoting the safety, well-being and success of Chesterfield County youths.