Civil Process
The Court Services Unit is responsible for all civil process. Duties for civil process services include, but are not limited to, warrant in debts, warrant in detinues, subpoenas, criminal and civil show causes, levies, enforcement of court orders, legal papers, documents and the execution of judgments as well as protective orders when the parties are present in court. The unit also serves DMV notices, bills of complaint and other notices. Deputies are also responsible for the execution of evictions as well as the safety of all involved.
Transportation
The Court Services Unit is responsible for the transportation of prisoners to and from courts, jails and surrounding jurisdictions. Deputies transport prisoners to and from court from federal institutions and mental health facilities and are responsible for extraditions of prisoners from anywhere in the country. The unit transports juvenile prisoners to and from courts, detention facilities and surrounding jurisdictions. Deputies also transport mental subjects to any hospital or facility located in Virginia, when a Temporary Detention Order has been issued.