Amherst County, Virginia

Sheriff's Office

       
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The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is a full service Law Enforcement Agency. The Sheriff's Office provides First Responders to all calls for service related to law enforcement and public safety. The agency is separated into four divisions; Field Operations, Investigations, Administration, and Court Services. These Divisions have several sub-components; Special Response Team, Court Security, Crime Prevention, and School Resource Officer program. Our team of approximately 52 employees, is dedicated to providing the best law enforcement possible for the citizens and visitors of Amherst County.

Our Mission:  "As an integral part of this community, the Amherst County Sheriff's Office will strive to provide the citizens of Amherst County with competent, unparalleled and innovative services. Protecting and providing services to each citizen without regard to Race, Gender, Orientation or Beliefs. Every member of this office will work in concert to this end, in a professional, compassionate and unbiased manner."

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  • Eviction Procedures
    Published: Thursday, December 08, 2011
    AMHERST COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE P.O. BOX 410, 115 TAYLOR STREET AMHERST, VIRGINIA 24521 FAX 434.946.9380 Eviction Procedures STEP 1: Notice to Tenant(s) (Referred to herein as "Tenant" whether singu...

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