Sections 55-12.1 through 55-12.6 shall be applied and construed to effectuate their general purpose to make the law uniform with respect to the rule against.
The staff keeps victims informed, bringing dignity throughout the process of the trial and sentencing of defendants.īeyond prosecuting, the Commonwealth's Attorney represents the City's interest in forfeiture proceedings to confiscate assets in drug-related crimes. The Commonwealth's Attorney and staff prosecute criminal and traffic cases, whether felonies or misdemeanors, for the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Martinsville.Īlthough Commonwealth's Attorneys are commonly referred to as prosecutors, their job responsibilities include assisting victims of any crimes that occur in the City. Home » Government » Commonwealth's Attorney Commonwealth's Attorney