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1. How do I bond out someone?

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.

2. Where do I go to pick up someone being released from jail?

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.

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1. What departments are housed in the Chesterfield County Main Courthouse?

• 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

2. What departments are housed in the Chesterfield County Juvenile and Domestic Courthouse?

• Commonwealth's Attorney: 804-748-1341
• Court Services: 804-748-1372
• JVDR Clerks Office: 804-748-1379
• Sheriff's Court Security: 804-751-4184

3. How do attorneys receive an access card?

Complete the Attorney Access Card Request form (PDF).

4. How do I contact Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Community Corrections?

Chesterfield Community Corrections
10111 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-717-2250

5. What if I have a jail question that isn't covered on this list?

Any questions not covered can be referred to the on-duty County Jail Supervisor at 804-748-1829 or 804-768-7327.

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1. How are Court fines paid?

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

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1. How do I file a criminal complaint?

Contact the Magistrates Office by calling 804-748-1410 or go to the Magistrate's Office:
6900 Mimms Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832

2. What happens when a person is taken into custody at the courthouse?

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.

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1. How do I apply to become a Chesterfield County Deputy Sheriff?

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 23832

Job Line

You can access a 24-hour job line by calling 804-768-7777 or through Human Resources.

2. What is the difference between the Sheriff's Office and the Police Department?

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.

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1. How do I have fingerprints taken for employment purposes?

New Procedures Due to COVID-19

Records has temporarily suspended in-person appointments. Please call 804-748-1260 for assistance or contact the Records Section by email.

The Records Section will provide limited fingerprinting services under certain conditions. The individual requesting these services must have two valid forms of identification, at least one of which must include a photo. Individuals requesting fingerprinting services must schedule an appointment by calling 804-748-1260. For more information.

2. How do I have sex offender fingerprints taken?

Call 804-748-1261, or go to the first-floor security station at the Circuit / General District Courthouse:
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

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1. How do I contact the Juvenile Detention Center?

Call 804-748-1460 or visit:
9600 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Please note: The Sheriff's Office has no affiliation with the Juvenile Detention Center.

2. Where do I file paperwork regarding motions to amend or the completion of community service?

File this paperwork with the Juvenile and Domestic Court Clerk's Office:

7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, VA 23832

3. How do I file paperwork for custody, support, protective order or speak with a senior advocate?

Go to the Court Services Unit located on the first floor of the Juvenile and Domestic Courthouse:
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Note: If an order for custody or support is already in place and you want to amend that order, you need to go to the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office.

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1. How do I obtain a marriage license, concealed weapons permit or documents related to property?

Go to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office:

9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-748-1241

2. How do I obtain a business license?

Go to the Treasurer's Office:
9901 Lori Road
Room 101
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-748-1201

Register the Business

Once you have received your business license, you need to register the business name with the Circuit Clerk's Office:
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: 804-748-1241

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1. How do I retrieve property confiscated from an inmate subsequent to arrest?

Please call the Chesterfield Police Department at 804-748-1269.

2. How do I have a vehicle towed / impounded?

Please call the Chesterfield Police Department at 804-748-1269.

3. How do I retrieve property that is in the possession of the Chesterfield County Jail?

The inmate will have to sign a property release form authorizing you to accept the property. Visit the County Jail lobby to have the form completed:
6900 Mimms Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Note: The original clothing items that an inmate was wearing at the time of their incarceration cannot be released.

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1. How do I have an outstanding civil paper served on me?

Call 804-748-1261 or go to the Sheriff's Office ground floor security office:
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

2. Where do I go if I have an outstanding warrant?

Go to the front lobby of the County Jail and ask for the assistance of a Deputy Sheriff:
6900 Mimms Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832

3. How do I file a Warrant in Debt?

Go to the General District Clerk's Office:
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Paperwork Location

Paperwork for this process is located outside the Clerk's Office in the lobby.

4. How do I get information about the service of legal process?

Contact the Sheriff's Office Civil Process Unit at 804-751-4412 or 804-748-1997.