Sussex County CAO Office

Commonwealth's Attorney Regina Sykes

The Sussex  County Commonwealth's Attorney Office is committed to justice for all members of our community. Whether you live, work or visit our County, we ensure justice and provide safety in our community by holding the guilty accountable, protecting the innocent, and preserving the dignity of victims and their families. Our office believes in holding criminals accountable for the harm that is done to a victim and for the harm that is done to our community as a whole. We also understand that each offender is to be viewed as an individual. Serious offenders are prosecuted with the goal of protecting our citizens, punishing the offender and sending a clear message that Sussex County is not a place to commit crimes. This website was created to provide a centralized location for valuable  community resources. We invite you to also visit our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram to view upcoming community events.

2024 at a Glance

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM), and the 2025 theme, “Respect That,” focuses on the importance of respect in all relationships. Dating violence is more common than many realize—about 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experiences some form of abuse from a dating partner.

Sussex County Courts - Understanding the Process

Virginia Courts in Brief

Sussex County, Virginia - Resources

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Sussex Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

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Sussex Victim/ Witness Assistance Program

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Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights

Understanding Protective Orders in Virginia

Understanding Protective Orders in Virginia

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I- CAN Online Protective Order System

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Victim Impact Statement

Domestic Violence Victims in Virginia

Domestic Violence Victims in Virginia

Hope Card Program in Virginia (DV)

Hope Card Program in Virginia (DV)

Virginia Victims Fund

Virginia Victims Fund

Information & Notification for Offender Custody Status

Information & Notification for Offender Custody Status

Family Violence Sexual Assault Unit / Child Advocacy Center

Family Violence Sexual Assault Unit / Child Advocacy Center

Virginia Legal Aid Society

Virginia Legal Aid Society

James House

James House

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Sussex General and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Combined Courts

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Sussex Circuit Court

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Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information

Information for Victims of Human Trafficking

Information for Victims of Human Trafficking

Sussex County Sheriff Department

Sussex County Sheriff Department

Virginia State Police

Virginia State Police

VSP Sex Offender Registry

VSP Sex Offender Registry

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Sussex County Public Safety

Sussex County Animal Control

Sussex County Animal Control

VADOC Notification and Assistance For Victim Inclusion

VADOC Notification and Assistance For Victim Inclusion

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Virginia Attorney General

Virginia Attorney General

Virginia Common Help (Apply for Assistance)

Virginia Common Help (Apply for Assistance)

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Mental Health Assistance

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Housing Assistance

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VA Dept. of Social Services

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Substance Abuse Treatment/ Prevention

Virginia Sexual And Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Virginia Sexual And Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Crisis Assistance Response Emergency Shelter

Crisis Assistance Response Emergency Shelter

Restitution in Virginia

Restitution in Virginia

Senior/ Rehabilitative Resources

Senior/ Rehabilitative Resources

New 2023 Virginia Law

New 2023 Virginia Law

Virginia Employment Commission

Virginia Employment Commission

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College & Workforce Development

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Sussex County Public Schools

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Childcare Services

Head Start Early Childhood Education

Head Start Early Childhood Education

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211 (Find Local Resources)

Virginia Insurance Marketplace

Virginia Insurance Marketplace

Virginia Insurance Marketplace