If you have any questions or concerns regarding your court case, please contact the appropriate court from the numbers listed below:

Staunton General District Court, 540.332.3878
Staunton Circuit Court, 540.332.3874
Staunton Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, 540.245.5306

About the Sheriff’s Office

In the United States, the sheriff is a sworn law enforcement officer, and the duties of the office vary across states, cities and counties. The City Sheriff is an elected constitutional officer with a term of four years and is accountable directly to the constitution of their state, the United States Constitution, local statutes, and the citizens of their jurisdiction. 

The Sheriff's duties include providing security to courts, serving warrants and court papers and the transportation of prisoners. In addition to these services, the sheriff is also responsible for enforcing civil law within their jurisdiction.

The history and functions of a sheriff can reportedly be traced to provisions of the Magna Carta in England, in the year 1215. The office of sheriff was the first office to be established in the United States. The Sheriffs of America have played a significant role in the history of our great nation, and the Sheriffs of Virginia are no exception to this heritage.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Staunton City Sheriff’s Office to serve all citizens with respect, fairness, and compassion. We are dedicated to providing a quality work environment with professionalism and moral values. The Staunton City Sheriff’s Office is devoted to providing quality law enforcement, court security and civil process services to all citizens and visitors of the City of Staunton and to conduct ourselves in a manner respectful of the trust that has been placed upon us.

Useful Links

  • Virginia Community Policing Act Data Collection
  • VINELink: An online notification network that allows victims of crime to access timely and reliable information about offender custody status. 
  • Victim/Witness Program: The Victim/Witness Program was instituted for the benefit of victims and witnesses of crime. The program’s objective is to reduce confusion and trauma by explaining the criminal process and providing the services you are entitled to as victims and witnesses of crimes. The program is based out of the Staunton Commonwealth's Attorney Office. 

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