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Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.

To provide legal representation to indigent persons charged with a criminal offense. Client must be indigent based upon the state's financial guidelines to qualify for court-appointed representation. Once financial eligibility is determined, the court may appoint the Office of the Public Defender to represent the client in a criminal matter.

Magistrate Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.

A constitutional officer, elected by the voters of the county to serve as the county's prosecutor and chief law enforcement official. All of the prosecutors and staff of the office are dedicated to the pursuit of justice and protection of the rights and property of all citizens of, and visitors to, Pittsylvania County.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Nelson County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles,who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for Alleghany County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and looking into allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Represents the State of Virginia in prosecuting crimes

Provides an elected, constitutional, law enforcement official, independent in his duties from both City and State. The office is responsible for the prosecution of all felony cases and all misdemeanor cases required by law or court order, and the provision of legal advice to elected officials upon request. The Office provides services which support the victims and witnesses involved in the various cases handled by the Office. In addition, the Office provides consumer protection assistance to residents of the City. The office prosecutes cases in all three courts located in the Joint Judicial Center . These courts are the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court.

Institutes and conducts court proceedings on behalf of the people of Chesapeake.

Represents the State of Virginia in prosecuting crimes.

Institutes and conducts court proceedings on behalf of the people of Portsmouth; assists victims in filing for compensation.

The Commonwealth's Attorney prosecutes all felonies and certain misdemeanors and traffic offenses, and advises citizens, law enforcement agencies and magistrates regarding interpretation of criminal law. The office also consists of assistant commonwealth’s attorneys and support staff. The office does not handle civil cases such as divorces, landlord/tenant disputes, estates, wills and real estate. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office works with the Sheriff’s Office and surrounding police departments, the Women’s Resource Center, VASAP and New River Valley Community Corrections and Pretrial Services. The Victim-Witness Program is located in the office.

Represents the State of Virginia in prosecuting crimes.VWA Helps ensure that victims of crimes receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice program.

Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.

Magistrate duties include issuing various types of processes such as arrest warrants, summonses, bonds, search warrants, subpoenas, emergency protective orders, mental health detentions and certain civil processes.

Provides chief prosecuting officer for Botetourt County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting individuals including juveniles who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption, and unlawful conduct by public officials. Does not represent private individuals, but represents the state as public prosecutor.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer who is responsible for initiating charges, and prosecuting adults and juveniles who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses. Looking into allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Provides the Commonwealth of Virginia with legal representation in the form of prosecution of all criminal cases in the General District Court, Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, plus handling many civil penalties and forfeitures. Also provides any legal advice to law enforcement agencies and officers.

Provides a constitutional office charged with prosecution of criminal matters in Accomack County and houses the Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator. Office serves as a legal advisor to the State Police, ABC Investigator, Sheriff's Department, Arson Investigator for the State and County, and the County Fire Marshall; warrants are issued and prosecution for all felony cases is handled through this office.

Represents the State of Virginia in prosecuting crimes

The chief prosecuting officer for Caroline County, responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

Prosecutes criminal cases in each of the three court's in Greene County's system. The Commonwealth Attorney, a constitutional law enforcement official, is an elected official, and the legal advisor to the Greene County Sheriff's Department. The Office of the Commonwealth Attorney provides law and criminal justice information to the public with specific concern for offering assistance to victims of crime.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for county who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people, including juveniles, who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses; and investigating allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

The Commonwealth's Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses in Page County. The office prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic charges brought in the county and oversees the Victim/Witness Office.

Provides a chief prosecuting officer for the city of Lexington and Rockbridge County who is responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people.