The county sheriff office serves residents of Portsmouth and the surrounding unincorporated areas with law enforcement, civil process, and jail services. There are 2 Sheriff locations in Portsmouth, Virginia.
If you need to post bail, check on an inmate, request a police report, or have legal documents served within the county, the sheriff office listed here is your primary resource. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for all in-person transactions.
List of Portsmouth City, Virginia Sheriff
Portsmouth City Sheriffs Office / Portsmouth City Jail
Portsmouth County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff near Portsmouth
Residents of Portsmouth can use the sheriff office's online inmate locator, warrant check portal, or sex offender registry before making an in-person trip — many common inquiries can be resolved without visiting the office in person.
You may also find Sheriff locations in nearby cities including Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk.