Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between The Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg Sheriff's Office?

The Lynchburg Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing courthouse and courtroom security for local District and Circuit Courts, serving all civil process, and transportation of prisoners. The Sheriff and his deputies also have the statutory authority to enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Lynchburg and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Lynchburg Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Lynchburg.  They are a 24/7 operation responding to all emergency 9-1-1 calls.

I received a summons for jury duty.  Do I have to respond?

Yes!  This is an official court document and failure to comply could result in fines or you could be held in contempt of court.  Each month the Circuit Court sends a list of randomly selected citizens of the City of Lynchburg to be summoned for jury duty for the next term.  A term is the period of time beginning the first Monday of the month and ending the last Friday of that same month.  Each summoned juror is given a specific date to appear referred to as 'first report date'.  Other instructions are included with the summons and should be read and followed closely.  If you have any concerns or feel that you are in any way unable to serve as summoned, you must call the Lynchburg Circuit Court at 434-455-2620 and explain your situation to a court clerk.