Sheriff

Responsibilities

The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the City Jail, Court Services, and process serving in the City of Martinsville, Virginia. The office currently has approximately 60 employees and serves approximately 15,000 citizens.

Mission

We, the professional men and women of the Martinsville City Sheriff's Office are empowered to defend the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. We will fairly and diligently work to provide the most effective and safe delivery of services in the areas of court security, service of process, and execution of lawful orders of the court, by interacting with court personnel, city officials, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe court services environment for our citizens.

Values

Integrity

We serve the citizens of the City of Martinsville with the highest moral and ethical standards. Honesty and moral courage guide us in our relations with all persons. We take pride in all we do.

Fairness

We treat each other and the citizens of our city with respect in a consistent manner.

Caring

We listen compassionately and act with respect, sincerity, and courtesy when interacting with each other and the citizens of our city. We are firm in our convictions in upholding the laws while treating others as we would want to be treated.

Teamwork

We work in partnership with court personnel, city officials, other law enforcement agencies, and the citizens of the City of Martinsville to gain mutual respect and appreciation for one another. Together we will provide responsive and efficient quality service through cooperation, problem-solving, and accountability.

Together we will make a difference.

Message From the Sheriff

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for entering the website for the Martinsville Sheriff's Office. It is a pleasure to serve as the Sheriff of the City of Martinsville and to have the privilege to lead the fine men and women of the Martinsville Sheriff's Office. Our officers are compassionate and committed to providing the most professional and fair service to all the citizens of the City of Martinsville.

All of our officers are highly trained and experienced in carrying out the duties of a Virginia Deputy Sheriff. I take pride in the diversity that we have in our Sheriff's office. We are dedicated to providing the most professional service to our citizens, our court services users, and the inmates that we care for on a daily basis.

I invite you to enter and explore our website to learn more about the people and the operations of the Martinsville Sheriff's Office. If I can ever be of assistance to you or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.