Chesterfield, Virginia Public Records

The bond and bail process in Virginia allows for the release of detainees under certain conditions, and information on recently arrested individuals can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or the detention center's online portal.

Those interested in researching the history and development of their local neighborhood can consult the Chesterfield County Planning Department, which houses extensive zoning, permitting, and development records for the area.

Public safety in Chesterfield is primarily overseen by the Chesterfield Police Department, a dedicated and professional law enforcement agency that serves the city and its surrounding communities. The department's local records unit is the primary point of contact for individuals seeking information on arrests, mugshots, and booking records. The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office complements the police department's efforts, overseeing the county jail and detention facilities to ensure the security and rehabilitation of those in custody. Residents can reach out to these law enforcement agencies to request official documentation or inquire about specific public safety concerns.

Chesterfield voters are served by the Chesterfield County Office of Voter Registration and Elections, located at 9901 Lori Road, Room 141, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (phone: 804-748-1241, website: https://www.chesterfield.gov/elections). This office handles all aspects of voter registration, election administration, absentee voting, and precinct operations for the unincorporated Chesterfield area and all of Chesterfield County. Virginia residents can register to vote online through the Virginia Department of Elections at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/how-to-register/ up to 22 days before any election. Voters must be U.S. citizens, Virginia residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not currently declared mentally incompetent by a court or convicted of a felony unless rights have been restored. Registration requires providing name, address, date of birth, Social Security number or Virginia DMV number, and citizenship attestation. Since Chesterfield is an unincorporated community without its own municipal government, there are no mayoral or city council elections specific to Chesterfield. Residents vote in Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors elections, with five supervisor districts each electing one member to four-year staggered terms. All county voters also elect the county Sheriff, Commissioner of the Revenue, Commonwealth's Attorney, Clerk of Circuit Court, and Treasurer. Chesterfield voters can look up their assigned polling place, view sample ballots, and check registration status at https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation by entering their name and date of birth or using the Citizen Portal. Virginia makes extensive election records publicly available including voter registration lists (available for purchase for lawful election-related purposes), campaign finance reports through the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP) at https://www.vpap.org, candidate filings through the State Board of Elections, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Chesterfield County reported approximately 238,000 registered voters with turnout reaching roughly 78 percent, reflecting strong civic engagement in this suburban Richmond County. On November 3, 2026, Chesterfield and Chesterfield County voters will participate in federal and state elections including all U.S. House of Representatives seats (Virginia has 11 congressional districts with Chesterfield split between districts), though no U.S. Senate seat from Virginia is scheduled for election in 2026 (Senator Mark Warner's term expires in 2027 and Senator Tim Kaine's in 2025). Virginia holds gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years, so no gubernatorial race will appear in 2026. However, voters will decide Virginia House of Delegates seats (all 100 seats elected to two-year terms) and may vote on county offices, school board members, and soil and water conservation district directors depending on the electoral cycle. Virginia allows no-excuse absentee voting either by mail or in-person at the county registrar's office beginning 45 days before any election. To request a mail absentee ballot, voters must submit an application available at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/ by 5:00 PM on the Friday before Election Day (11 days before for mailed ballots). Completed ballots must be received by 7:00 PM on Election Day. Early in-person voting is available at the Chesterfield County Registrar's Office and satellite locations published before each election, with no excuse required.