Courts - Roanoke, Magistrate, City of Roanoke Government Services
Provides an independent, unbiased review of complaints brought to the office by police officers, sheriffs or their deputies, and citizens. Assists the public by providing information on the judicial system processes and procedures. Magistrates also have the statutory power to administer oaths, take acknowlegements, and act as conservators of the peace. Magistrates have the following powers, as specified by state law: *Issuing arrest warrants; *Issuing search warrants; *Admitting to bail or committing to jail; *Issuing warrants and subpoenas; *Issuing civil warrants; *Accepting prepayment for certain offenses; *Issuing emergency custody orders; *Issuing civil or criminal temporary mental detention orders; *Issuing medical emergency temporary detention orders; *Issuing emergency protective orders; *Issuing out of service orders. Office is adjacent to the Roanoke City Jail.
Categories
Physical Address
1 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24011
Fax
(540) 510-3090
Voice
Voice
Website
Application process
Complaints must be filed with the Virginia Fair Housing Office: The Fair Housing Complaint Form is available at www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/fho_index.cfm. Once you print and complete the form, please mail or fax a copy to the address shown below: Virginia Fair Housing Office 9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463 Fax: 866-480-8333 Email address is [email protected] Call 804-367-8530 or 888-551-3247 for more information about filing a complaint.
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
Roanoke, VA
Agency info
City of Roanoke Government Services
City of Roanoke Government Services