Q: Do I need to apply for a land disturbance permit for a single-family home?
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Q: What if I want to appeal my assessment?
If you review your property record and feel that the assessment is inaccurate, exceeds market value, or is not equitable with similar properties, then fill out an appeal form. Appeal forms can be picked up in the Assessor's office, mailed or faxed to you, or downloaded from the County's Web site. If the information presented indicates that a review is warranted, the property may be inspected and you will be notified in writing when the decision is made. Reviews may result in an increased assessment, a decreased assessment or no change.
Please check with the Assessor's Office to find out the deadline for appeals to be filed at (804) 722-8629.
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Q: Where can I get information regarding the County Broadband Project?
Prince George County has put together a special list of frequently asked questions regarding the broadband project. To get information on the broadband project click here. |
Q: Are cameras and tape recorders allowed in the courthouse?
Cameras and tape recorders are only allowed into the courthouse if they are evidence in a case. Cameras and tape recorders must be given to the deputy to hold until needed in court.
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Q: Two deputies came to my house looking for my spouse/child and said there was a capias out for him/her, what is a capias?
A capias is a paper issued by a judge to have someone arrested. It is usually issued when a person does not come to court after receiving a summons or subpoena, or a violates a court order.
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Q: What is the difference between the Sheriff’s Office and the Police Department?
The Sheriff and his deputies are responsible for the security of the courthouse. Deputies also transport inmates to court and serve civil and criminal papers.
The Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within Prince George County. |
Q: I received a notice that I was being evicted, how do I stop it?
Once the Writ of Possession is served it can only be canceled by the landlord.
If the Sheriff’s Office does not receive a cancellation from your landlord, a deputy, along with the landlord, will come to your home.
The deputy will give possession of the premises to the landlord; you and anyone else at the home must leave the residence.
The landlord may elect to change the locks and give the tenant reasonable access to his/her personal property within 24 hours. After 24 hours, any property not claimed by the tenant may be removed and disposed of by the landlord.
The landlord has the option of setting the property to the nearest public right of way. Upon expiration of the 24-hour period after eviction, the landlord shall remove, or dispose of, any personal property remaining in the public right of way.
See Virginia Code 55-237.1 and 8.01-470 |
Q: I see deputies running radar and giving out speeding tickets, can they do that?
Yes, any of the deputies may stop you for violating the traffic laws. Several deputies are certified to use radar.
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Q: I am coming to court and my attorney told me I may go to jail. Can I be put on house arrest?
The Sheriff’s Office has a program called Home Incarceration, which is a form of house arrest. It is up to the sentencing judge to authorize the Sheriff to see if you would qualify for this program. You may see a list of qualifications on this website. |
Q: I was told that the Sheriff’s Office has a program for persons with Alzheimer’s, what is it called and how do I sign someone up for it?
The program is Project Lifesaver, you can find out more information about this program from this website or calling Deputy E. Betts at 804-733-2690 ext. 227 |
Q: My spouse/child received a note from a deputy to call the Sheriff’s Office, why?
Most likely your spouse/child has a civil or criminal paper that must be served to him/her in person.
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Q: Can I bring my cell phone into the courthouse?
No cell phones are allowed in the courthouse. Deputies will not hold your phone at the security desk.
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Q: How long am I on probation for? [Probation]
Offenders are on probation until the court releases them. This means even if all your court-ordered requirements have been completed, you must continue to report to your probation/pretrial officer until the officer informs you that the court has closed your case.
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Q: Why do I have to take a drug screen if my charge did not involve drugs? [Probation]
If you are on local probation this is a standing condition of probation regardless of your charge. It is a part of your condition of probation that your officer will go over with you at intake.
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Q: I do not have a license or a job. I have no way to get to your office. If I do not report to your office, why am I in violation? [Probation]
You were ordered by the court to complete this program. You have been afforded an opportunity to receive probation and not receive a jail sentence. You must abide by the Court's order and report. If you do not report, your officer must report it to the court and the Judge will decide what your outcome will be.
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Q: Sometimes when I report in I do not see my probation officer, I see another one, why? [Probation]
Although you are assigned to a particular officer, there are times when your officer will be in court, with another offender or possibly off from work. We work as one agency, and our goal is to get you seen and make sure you are complying with the court's order.
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Q: What happens if I am arrested and refuse the pretrial interview? [Pretrial Investigation]
Refusal of the interview will result in the court having less information on which to base a decision concerning admission to bail. A criminal history summary, obtained from court records and official sources, will in any event be provided to the courts. Refusal of the interview is not, however, viewed as an admission of guilt.
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Q: How do I get into Drug Court? [Drug Court]
You must acknowledge abuse or dependency on drugs/alcohol, be 18 years of age at sentencing, be represented by an attorney at program entry, reside in Hopewell, Prince George County, Surry County, be approved by the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and be charged with a qualifying offense.
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Q: If I fail one drug or alcohol screen, will I be terminated from Drug Court? [Drug Court]
The Drug Court team knows that relapse happens to offenders in recovery. There are graduated sanctions built into drug court that the offender will review before entry into Drug Court. These sanctions can be at a minimum of a treatment assignment or the maximum of termination, depending upon the progress/attitude of the offender.
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Q: Why has my real estate assessment changed?
The County Assessor's Office has completed an extensive review of property sales during the last year and compared those sales to the properties' current assessed values. State law (VA Code 58.1-3201) requires jurisdictions to assess property at 100 percent of its fair market value. Our goal is to have accurate and equitable assessments that reflect true fair market value. Fair Market Value has been defined by the courts of Virginia to mean the price which it will bring when it is offered for sale by one who desires but is not obligated to sell it, and bought by one who is under no necessity of having it.
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