The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Chapter 37 of Title 2.2 of the Virginia Code) permits the inspection and copying of public records during regular office hours. Those entitled to request information are:
- citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
- representatives of newspapers and magazines with circulation in the Commonwealth, and
- representatives of radio and television stations broadcasting in or into the Commonwealth.
The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office maintains the following types of reports: incident reports, call for service (CFS) reports and body worn camera reports.
When requesting information please include:
- Your full name
- Current address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Documents request and identify the requested records with reasonable specificity
Please Note:
Upon receipt of a FOIA request, the Sheriff's Office will respond within five working days of receiving it, not including weekends or holidays. If a longer response time is needed due to a large volume of records or other organizational issues, we may extend the period by an additional seven working days, totaling 12 working days. In some limited instances, such as requests for criminal investigative files, the response time can be up to 60 business days.
You may submit a records request by:
- Email: Diane Baird at d.baird@co.middlesex.va.us
- Phone: 804-758-1335
- In Person: 2788 General Puller Highway, Saluda, VA 23149
- Mail: PO Box 207, Saluda, VA 23149