Chesapeake City Criminal Court Records
Chesapeake City, Virginia, Warrant Search
Chesapeake City’s arrest warrants are public records. Section 19.2-54 of the Virginia Code states that government records are publicly accessible. In Virginia, an arrest warrant becomes public after the court issues it. Nonetheless, public access to arrest warrants may be subject to departmental and practical limitations. While Chesapeake City’s arrest warrants are public records, the city does not maintain an official online database for active arrest warrants. In addition, the Chesapeake City Sheriff’s Office enforces policies to protect ongoing investigations. Consequently, law enforcement agencies may restrict access to certain active arrest warrants.
To access arrest warrants in Chesapeake City, call the city's Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit at (757) 382-6388 or (757) 382-6389 or visit the office at:
401 Albemarle Drive,
Chesapeake,
VA 23322.
While the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System is not an arrest warrant database, individuals can use it to search for warrant details linked to specific court cases.
| Agency/Resource | Purpose | Search Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit | Manages and serves warrants within Chesapeake City | Phone, in person | The Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit can confirm if there is an active warrant, but cannot disclose details over the phone |
| Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System | Provides status on public court cases | Online | Interested parties can use this online tool to search for Chesapeake City's arrest warrants issued for specific court cases. |
| Virginia State Police | Maintains public alerts for high-profile wanted individuals | The VSP website | The Virginia State Police focus on major cases, the agency does not provide exhaustive list of city-level active warrants. |