CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
8-year term
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Circuit Court and land records.
Gwynne Chatham
PO Box 307
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0108
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
4-year term
The Commissioner of the Revenue is the county's chief tax assessing officer and is responsible for assessing real estate and property taxes. This office also performs the initial processing of State income tax forms and assists residents with completing their returns. Duties include assessing taxes, receiving and auditing state income taxes, and maintaining up-to-date land records. Coordinates Board of Equalization hearings.
Carol Gawen
George D. English Building
111 Polk St. (Right Entrance)
PO Box 68
Montross, Va. 22520
Tel: 804-493-0113
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
4-year term
The Commonwealth's Attorney represents the people of Virginia in prosecuting criminal cases. The position is similar to that of the District Attorney in many other states.
Dean Atkins
PO Box 967
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0114
SHERIFF
4-year term
Chief law enforcement agency and dispatch center for all general administration and emergency calls. Department includes deputies, criminal investigators, dispatchers.
Sheriff C. O. Balderson
PO Box 305
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-8066
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TREASURER
4-year term
The Treasurer is responsible for all activity related to the receipt, deposit, investment, reconciliation, and disbursements of County Funds. Local real estate taxes and personal property taxes are collected by the Treasurer's Office as well as as State Income and Estimated Income Tax Payments. This office also sells County decals for vehicles and dog tags.
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Elizabeth Nash
PO Box 730
Montross, Virginia 22520
Tel: 804-493-0124