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Sheriff's Office
Mission
Our mission is to enhance public safety by providing a safe court environment, service of legal documents and comprehensive care of offenders through professional and unbiased performance.
Our Goals and Objectives
- Enhance safety of the community
- Enhance support and respect of citizens by serving with pride, professionalism and integrity and by treating everyone fairly and equally regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin or sexual preference
- Maintain a qualified, diverse and professional workforce that is our most valued resource in accomplishing our mission
- Promote and maintain an innovative and efficient organization
- Serve as the benchmark for all that is right in public service
Our Responsibilities
- Maintain security for the county jail
- Maintain security for the county courts
- Serve various legal papers throughout the county
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.
Community Policing Act Notice
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Who Are We?
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Involved
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Compassionate
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- How do I bond out someone?
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All bonding activities take place at the Magistrate's Office, which adjoins the Chesterfield County Jail.
Bond Information
To receive bond information, speak with an on duty Magistrate by calling 804-748-1410. The Magistrate's Office is open 24 / 7 and bonds may be posted at any time.
Note:
A third party posts a bond. This may be accomplished through friends, family or bonding companies. Bonding companies may be found on the internet.
- Where do I go to pick up someone being released from jail?
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All inmates being released can be picked up at the side gate adjacent to the Magistrate's Office.
Release Process
The following applies for releases:
- Due to paperwork verification and out-processing requirements, court releases and/or bonds can take up to 30-minutes before the inmate is physically out the door.
- Serve Sentence releases take place as close to 11 a.m. as possible on the inmate's release day.
- 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.