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Frederick County Criminal Information
Frederick County Criminal Information, with the criminal case, warrant and offender information the agency publishes.
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Frederick County Property Tax Assessor
Frederick County Property Tax Assessor, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Frederick County Division of the Virginia State Police
Frederick County Division of the Virginia State Police, with the incident reports, record requests and contacts the department publishes.
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Virginia Office of Vital Records
Order certified Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates online, by mail or at a walk in location, check ID rules and fees, and track a submitted application.
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Frederick County Directory
Frederick County Directory, the county government site, with its department pages, elected officials and contact information.
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Virginia Health Statistics Reports and Tables
Download Virginia birth, death, pregnancy and induced termination data tables by city and county, along with annual vital statistics reports and population summaries from the Virginia Department of Health.
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Frederick County Census Information
United States Census Bureau figures for Frederick County, Virginia, with population, housing, income and business counts from the latest estimates.
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Frederick County Official Public Records
Frederick County Official Public Records, the office that records deeds, mortgages and land documents, with its index and copy rules as published.
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Frederick County Property Records
Frederick County Property Records, the office that values property for tax, with parcel data, assessment records and appeal information.
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Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Frederick County Sheriff's Office, the elected county law enforcement office, with incident reports, warrants and jail information as the office publishes them.
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Frederick County Lord Fairfax Health District
Frederick County Lord Fairfax Health District, the public health office for the county, with clinic, immunization and family health program information.
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Frederick County Economic Development Authority
Frederick County Economic Development Authority, 107 N. Kent St., Winchester, phone (540) 665-0973, helps companies find property, expand or locate, with permitting, hiring and training help and demographic data.
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- Frederick County Public DefenderCriminal defense in Winchester
- Frederick County Historic Record LibraryFind business, court, marriage and land records and wills
- Frederick County Parcel and Map SearchGIS public access interactive mapping information
- Frederick County Correctional FacilityNorthwestern Regional Adult Detention Center information
- Frederick County Medical Examiner and CoronerNorthern District death and forensic autopsy investigations
- Frederick County Criminal and Civil Circuit Court RecordsFelony, divorce and civil trial court cases and filings
- Frederick County Property Tax RecordsCommissioner of Revenue real estate information and payments
- Frederick County Winchester Circuit CourtCase information for civil and criminal matters
- Frederick County Business LicensesInformation for individual, partnership and corporation businesses
- Library of Virginia Frederick County Newspaper ArchivesSearchable newspapers and archives
- Frederick County General District CourtMinor civil cases, misdemeanors and criminal traffic violations
- Frederick County Driver's License and Vehicle RegistrationGet driving and motor vehicle license information in Winchester
- Frederick County Public LibraryGet information held in libraries
- Frederick County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District CourtYouth and family cases
- Frederick County Voter RegistrationRegistered voters and election information
- Frederick County Department of Social ServicesChild support, adoption and domestic violence issues
- Frederick County Courts in Circuit and District 26Find local courts on Virginia county map
- Frederick County Attorney's OfficeCriminal prosecution in the county of Frederick
- Frederick County Juvenile Justice Court Service UnitIntake, probation and parole of incarcerated youth
- Frederick County Commonwealth AttorneyChief law enforcement officer and criminal prosecutor
- Frederick County MagistratesJudges for criminal court hearings in Judicial Region 4 District 26
- Frederick County Court ServicesDriver improvement, alcohol safety and offender programs
- Frederick County Marriage RecordsInformation to obtain marriage licenses in Frederick County
- Frederick County Recorded DocumentsSearch and order records from the county clerk
- Search for Frederick County RecordsArchives information and recorded historic documents
- Frederick County Genealogy RecordsCounty historical archives from genealogists
- Frederick County Deed CalculationCircuit Court fees and taxes for recording deeds and contracts
- Frederick County Business InformationEconomic development assistance for businesses in Winchester
- Central Region Community Corrections for Frederick CountyRegional detention center; probation and parole district 11 office
- Frederick County Public SchoolsEducation information for students and teachers
- Frederick County MapFind maps and roads of Frederick County
- Employment Commission Winchester Workforce CenterUnemployment insurance, job seeker, veteran and other services
- Frederick County Clerk of Circuit CourtDeeds, wills, probate, marriage licenses, hearings and trials
- Frederick County General District Court Case SearchGet case reports and information
- Frederick County General District Court Civil Filing FeeCalculation of civil processes fees
- Frederick County Active JudgesContact circuit, district and juvenile and domestic relations courts
- Frederick County Court MediatorSearch for certified mediators in all county courts
- Frederick County Guardians Ad Litem for ChildrenCourt qualified guardians in District 26
- Frederick County Guardians Ad Litem for AdultsFind qualified guardians in Circuit 26
- Frederick County Probate MattersWills, probate and estates handled in Circuit Court
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Frederick County at a glance
- State
- Virginia
- County seat
- Winchester
- Population
- 91,419
- Area
- 416 sq mi
- Founded
- 1743
- Cities and towns
- 9
Frederick County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Frederick County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Frederick County's unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Frederick County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Frederick County is supported by the Winchester Police Department and the Stephens City Police Department. The Winchester Police Department operates within the city limits of Winchester, handling urban policing duties and coordinating with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Frederick County, Virginia, is primarily provided by Frederick County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 160 Warrior Drive, Winchester, VA 22603. Within Frederick County proper, there are no large municipal police departments, as most incorporated towns rely on the Sheriff's Office for primary law enforcement. The Virginia State Police also maintain a presence in Frederick County and handle highway patrol on Interstate 81 and other major routes. Citizens seeking arrest records should submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office, specifying the records sought, though many recent arrest records are available online through the jail's booking system.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Frederick County are maintained by Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the detention center's website or by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Frederick County, Virginia?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Frederick County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Frederick County. Ask that agency for its record. Under Va. Code 2.2-3706(A)(1) law enforcement agencies must release adult arrestee photographs taken at intake and booking when requested, except when release would jeopardize a felony investigation, and then only until it no longer would.
How do I get a criminal background check in Frederick County, Virginia?
The Virginia criminal history record comes from the Virginia State Police, Central Criminal Records Exchange. Request a name search on form SP-167 (Criminal History Record Name Search Request) through vspapps.vsp.virginia.gov; results take about 15 business days after mail in.
How can I look up sex offenders in Frederick County, Virginia?
Search the Virginia State Police Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry, or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Frederick County, Virginia?
Register with the general registrar (city or county registration office) or through the Virginia Department of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The deadline to register is 21 days before most elections; after the deadline you can register at your local registration office and vote a provisional ballot in person (same day registration).
How do I look up property records in Frederick County, Virginia?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Frederick County are kept by the Frederick County clerk of the circuit court. Property values are set by the commissioner of the revenue or local assessor, and tax bills come from the county or city treasurer. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Frederick County, Virginia?
Certified birth and death certificates for Virginia come from the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records. Certified copies of Virginia birth, death, marriage and divorce records are sold at all DMV customer service centers. Online through the Office of Vital Records application, by mail with check or money order payable to the State Health Department to P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, Virginia 23218-1000, in person at 8701 Park Central Drive, Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23227, or at any DMV customer service center. Fee: $15 for each certified copy (DMV charges a $17 records search fee).
How do I find business license records in Frederick County, Virginia?
Business entity filings are searched with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, Clerk's Office. Business licenses are issued by the city or county where the business is based; contact the Commissioner of the Revenue or business license office of each city, county and town where the business has an office or location.
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