Sat, Mar 20, 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How do I obtain a concealed weapons permit?
A. Must be at least 21 years of age.
A. Must be a US Citizen or non-citizen with lawful alien status
A. You will need to go to the Clarke County Circuit Court located at 102 N. Church St. in Berryville VA (540-955-5116). The clerks will assist you in filling out your application, if this is a new permit.
A. Pay the fee with the Circuit Court Clerk. They will give you a receipt and direct you to the Sheriff’s Office to be fingerprinted.
A. Fingerprinting is available on Friday's 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. (Please refer to the Sheriff's Office Policy below)
2) How do I obtain a copy of an accident report or criminal investigation?
A. A copy of your accident report can be requested in person, by mail, or by calling 540-955-5152. We will need date, time, and location of accident to process your request.
A. A copy of a criminal investigations report is handled under a FOIA request. Please contact 540-955-5152 and leave your name, telephone number, and the information that is requested and someone will contact you in reference to your request.
3) How do I request service of a trespass notice?
A. Click on Notice of No Trespass to save an Adobe PDF form to your computer. Print the docuement. Fill out the form and provide the Sheriff’s Office with two copies.
A. The fee for service of a No Trespass Notice is $12.00.
A.The Sheriff’s Office can only serve these notices to someone who resides in Clarke County. A. Once the notice is served you will be mailed a copy of the notice with service made. Retain this copy for you records, as the Sheriff’s Office does not retain copies of No Trespass Notices.
A. If the defendant lives outside of Clarke County, you may fill out the form and mail it, certified return receipt, by the U.S. Postal Services. Retain a copy of the notice and the signed return receipt for your records. (link to document 4)
To download the form click: Notice of No Trespass Form. Adobe reader is required to view and print the document.
4) What should I do if I accidentally dial 911?
A. Remain on the line to advise the Communications Specialists that you made a mistake. If you do not remain on the line we will dispatch an officer to your residence and attempt to call you back in order to make sure you are all right.
5) What number should I dial to report a controlled burn?
A. Controlled burns should be reported on 540-955-1234.
6) When I report a medical emergency why do they make me stay on the line?
A. If you are reporting a medical emergency the Communications Specialist can give you pre-arrival instructions to assist you in helping the sick or injured person. This does not delay the dispatching of emergency responders because while one specialist is taking care of you, the caller, another is dispatching the emergency.
A. If you are reporting a medical emergency the Communications Specialist can give you pre-arrival instructions to assist you in helping the sick or injured person. This does not delay the dispatching of emergency responders because while one specialist is taking care of you, the caller, another is dispatching the emergency.
7) What is the Sheriff's Office Policy for finger printing?
A. Sheriff's Office staff will be availalbe for fingerprinting the public on non-holiday Fridays between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
A. Clarke County Public School employees will be fingerprinted on non-holiday Friday's between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
A. Any citizen of Clarke County or any person needing fingerprints as a requirement for a business within Clarke County will be fingerprinted at no cost.
A. People who reside in jurisdictions other than Clarke County will be referred to their home jurisdiction for their fingerprinting needs.
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