The Virginia Beach Magistrate’s Office plays a vital role in the criminal justice process. Magistrates are responsible for issuing arrest warrants, setting bonds, and reviewing requests for protective orders. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure immediate access to justice and protection for victims of crime.

You may interact with a magistrate if you are reporting a crime, seeking a warrant for an offender, or requesting a protective order.

Visit the Virginia Beach Magistrates’ website for more information.