The Sheriff's Office takes great pride in serving the citizens of Prince William County, the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and the towns of Dumfries, Occoquan, Quantico and Haymarket. Established in 1731, the Sheriff's Office is the oldest Prince William County  Government agency and currently employs a staff of 91, including full and part time employees. Our primary responsibility is securing the Judicial Center and serving civil process. The Sheriff's Office holds concurrent law enforcement jurisdiction with local police departments and stands ready to assist the police in their primary duties whenever and wherever needed.

If you are planning on visiting the Judicial Center Complex (courthouse), please review the weapon policy for courthouse visitors prior to your visit. Camera phones are prohibited in the courthouse.

Prince William County Sheriff's Office is proud to be the first Sheriff's Office in the Commonwealth of Virginia to achieve accreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. The Office has achieved re-accreditation, ensuring the highest level of standards are consistently met.

Our mission is to provide security at the Judicial Center, serve all court process, provide timely transport for prisoners and patients, and continue to develop and enhance collaboration with all of our partners.

To view a copy of the most current annual report, click Annual Report.

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