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State
Virginia
County seat
Rustburg
Population
55,696
Area
507 sq mi
Founded
1782
Cities and towns
8

Campbell County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Campbell County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Campbell County.

Police Departments. In addition to Campbell County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Campbell County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Altavista Police Department and the Brookneal Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Campbell County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 127 Scruggs Road in Rustburg, Virginia 24588, is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of Campbell County. Inmates can be searched through the jail's online inmate locator system available on the Sheriff's Office website, where citizens can find current booking information, charges, bond amounts, and anticipated release dates. Arrest records in Campbell County are considered public records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq.), which mandates that public bodies provide access to public records upon request.

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Campbell County Treasurer's Office, located at 47 Courthouse Lane (phone: 434-332-5161), collects property taxes and can provide payment history and current tax due information. Campbell County General District Court, also located at the courthouse complex at 47 Courthouse Lane (phone: 434-332-5164), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases up to $25,000, preliminary hearings for felonies, and landlord-tenant disputes. Campbell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, situated at the same courthouse address (phone: 434-332-5168), has jurisdiction over juvenile delinquency matters, child abuse and neglect cases, domestic violence protective orders, and juvenile traffic offenses.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Campbell County, Virginia?

Mugshots or booking photos in Campbell County, Virginia, can be obtained through the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these photos upon request, and some may be available through the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority's online portal. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability and process for obtaining booking photos.

How can I get a criminal background check in Campbell County, Virginia?

To obtain a criminal background check in Campbell County, Virginia, you should contact the Virginia State Police, as they manage background checks through the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN). You can request a background check by submitting a form SP-167, which is available on their website. Some local police departments may also assist with fingerprinting services required for the background check process.

How can I look up sex offenders in Campbell County, Virginia?

To look up sex offenders in Campbell County, Virginia, you can use the Virginia State Police's Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. The registry is regularly updated to provide accurate and current information about offenders in the area.

How do I register to vote in Campbell County, Virginia?

To register to vote in Campbell County, contact the Campbell County Office of Voter Registration and Elections at 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, or visit www.elections.virginia.gov for online registration. The deadline to register is 22 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Virginia resident, and at least 18 years old by the next general election. Virginia offers no-excuse absentee voting and early in-person voting beginning 45 days before elections.

How do I look up property records in Campbell County, Virginia?

Property records in Campbell County are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 47 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, phone (434) 332-5161. You can search land records including deeds, mortgages, and liens through the online land records system available on the county website at www.campbellcountyva.gov. The county also provides a free GIS mapping tool to view property boundaries, ownership, and assessed values. Certified copies cost $2.00 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Campbell County, Virginia?

Birth and death certificates in Virginia are issued by the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Vital Records, which can be contacted at (804) 662-6200 or online at www.vdh.virginia.gov. Certified copies cost $12.00 for birth certificates and $12.00 for death certificates. You can order online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for expedited service with additional fees, or submit a mail application with processing time of 2-4 weeks. Valid photo ID and proof of eligibility are required under Virginia Code § 32.1-257.

How do I find business license records in Campbell County, Virginia?

Business license information in Campbell County is available through the Commissioner of the Revenue at 47 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, phone (434) 332-5161, which handles local business licensing and taxation. For formal business entity searches including corporations and LLCs, use the Virginia State Corporation Commission's online Clerk's Information System at www.scc.virginia.gov. DBA (fictitious name) filings are maintained by the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Building permits and zoning compliance are handled by the Department of Community Development at the same courthouse address.

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