FAQs
FAQs by Department
Commissioner of the Revenue
- Does the Commissioner take into consideration high mileage on a vehicle?
- How do I obtain a business license in Amherst County?
- How does the County value personal property?
- How is the tax amount determined?
- I purchased a new vehicle; do I need to purchase a County decal?
- If I sell a vehicle or purchase a new vehicle what office do I need to notify of this change?
- Is Amherst County a pro-rating locality?
- What types of personal property are taxable?
- When are personal property taxes due?
Commonwealth's Attorney
- Do I have to testify in front of the defendant?
- How do I know if my case has been "called off"?
- How long will I be in court?
- I am a domestic violence victim. My spouse or significant other promised to never lay a hand on me again. Can I drop the charges?
- I am the victim in a criminal case. How do I find out who will be prosecuting my case?
- I can't afford to pay the medical expenses that resulted from this crime. What compensation is available to me?
- I feel that a crime has been committed. What should I do? Do I report the crime directly to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office?
- I was issued a subpoena for court. What happens if I don't show up?
- I was the victim of a crime, will a prosecutor be assigned to my case?
- My case was nolle prosequied, or nolle prossed. What does that mean? Is my case done?
- What if my employer won't let me come to court?
- What if someone threatens me?
- What if the Defense Attorney contacts me?
- What is a preliminary hearing and do I need to be there?
- What is an advisement date and why does the victim/witness NOT have to be present?
- What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
- Who will be with me in court?
- Why am I a witness if I didn't see the crime happen?
