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The Official Website for the Lee County Virginia County Seat located in Jonesville VA. Victim/Witness Assistance Program Victim/Witness Assistance Program VIRGINIA 'S VICTIM "BILL OF RIGHTS" Article I, Section 8-A (Constitution of Virginia): Rights of victims of crime. That in criminal prosecutions, the victim shall be accorded fairness, dignity and a respect by the officers, employees and agents of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and officers of the courts and, as the General Assembly may define and provide by law, may be accorded rights to reasonable and appropriate notice, information, restitution, protection, and access to a meaningful role in the criminal justice process. These rights may include, but not be limited to, the following: The right to protection from further harm or reprisal through the imposition of appropriate bail and conditions of release; The right to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness at all stages of the criminal justice system; The right to address the circuit court at the time sentence is imposed; The right to receive timely notification of judicial proceedings; The right to restitution; The right to be advised of release from custody or escape of the offender, whether before or after disposition; and The right to confer with the prosecution. This section does not confer upon any person a right to appeal or modify any decision in a criminal proceeding, does not abridge any other right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or this Constitution, and does not create any cause of action for compensation or damages against the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions, any officer, employee or agent of the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions, or any officer of the court. Definition of a Victim Anyone suffering physical, emotional or financial harm as a direct result of a felony or certain misdemeanors. The definition of victims includes the spouses and children of an actual victim. The parents and guardians of minor victims, mentally or physically incapacitated victims, or victims of homicide are also defined as victims. VICTIM AND WITNESS PROTECTION Protective Orders (Against Family and Household Members) A protective order is an order issued by judges, or in emergencies, magistrates, to protect a victim from abuse. These orders prohibit the accused from some or all contact with you. Stalking If yo u are the victim of stalking, the judge or magistrate can issue an order prohibiting the accused from contact with you. Separate Waiting Areas Whenever your case is tried in court, you can be seated in an area separate from that of the defendant. The victim-witness coordinator can assist you by taking you to this location and will notify you when it is time for you r appearance in court. Compensation for Witnesses Victims and witnesses traveling from out of town may be entitled to payment for mileage, tolls, meals and lodging for each day's attendance in court. Property Return To assist in the investigation and prosecution of certain crimes, law enforcement authorities may hold your property as evidence. The law allows them to photograph and return certain evidence to you before trial. However, law enforcement may hold your property until after the trial and the time limit for all appeals has passed. If you are a crime victim, the defendant may be ordered to repay you under certain circumstances, at least partially, for your loss. VICTIMS' COMPENSATION If you are the victim of a crime in Virginia and if you were injured during the crime or you are the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling or child of a victim who was killed because of a crime, then you may be compensated for certain unreimbursed losses such as loss of earnings, medical expenses or funeral expenses. The Commonwealth's Attorney and/or Victim-Witness Coordinator can advise you on how to apply for victim's compensation and, if necessary, assist you with the application. (See further information below). Employer Intercession If you are subpoenaed to court and you give reasonable notice at your workplace, your employer may not fire you, discipline you, or require you to use vacation or sick leave in order to go to court. However, your employer is not required to pay you for your time in court. Notice of Court Dates You must give the Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office or the Victim-Witness Office your current name, address and phone number, in writing, if you wish to be notified in advance of the scheduled court dates for: Preliminary Hearings Trials Sentencing Hearings Status of Release of Defendants or Prisoners You must give the sheriff, jail superintendent or Department of Corrections (DOC) your current name, address and telephone number, in writing, if you wish to be notified of the following events relating to the custody of the defendant: Escape from jail, prison, etc. Transfer from one jail or prison to another. Legal Change of Name. Release (including work release) from jail, prison, etc. Discharge from custody. Placement on parole. To be notified of state prisoners' statuses, contact the Victim Services Section of the Department of Corrections, (800) 560-4292. You may be required to provide additional information (e.g., prisoner's name, date of sentencing, type of sentencing) when requesting notification. The Virginia State Victim Notification Service (VINE) is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding their offender's custody status and register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender's custody status changes. This service is brought to you by the Virginia Department of Corrections and the Virginia Sheriff's Association via a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for SAVIN that is managed by Virginia Center for Policing Innovation. The VINE toll-free number for Virginia VINE is 1-800-467-4943 and the website is https://www.vinelink.com VICTIM INPUT Right to Remain In Courtroom Victims have the right to remain in the courtroom during all court proceedings (bail or bond hearings, preliminary hearings, trials, etc.) which the defendant attends. Additionally, in any case involving a victim who is under the age of 18, the court may permit an adult chosen by the victim to remain in the courtroom as a support person for the victim, if that person is not a material witness. VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT In certain cases and under specific circumstances, after the defendant is found guilty, the judge may consider a Victim Impact Statement(s) in determining the defendant's sentence. The Victim Impact Statement gives the victim the opportunity to tell the court, in writing, the impact of the crime(s). CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION FUND Victims of crime who suffer from physical injuries as a result of the crime may be eligible for state compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund to cover medical expenses, psychological counseling, partial loss of earnings, or funeral expenses, which were incurred as a result of their victimization. Qualifications for Criminal Injuries Compensation are: The crime occurred in Virginia and resulted in physical injury or death. The crime was reported to law enforcement within 120 hours after it happened unless good cause for delay is shown. The victim cooperated with law enforcement and was willing to prosecute in court. The value of the claim, not paid by other services, must be at least $100. The crime did not involve a motor vehicle accident unless it was a result of a violation of the Drunk Driving Statute or the injuries were intentionally inflicted. If you meet this criteria, plea se contact the Lee County Victim-Witness Coordinator or: Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund 100 DMV Drive P.O. Box 5423 Richmond, VA 23220 1-800-552-4007 276- 346-2689 All Claims are Judged on an Individual Basis. The Victim-Witness Coordinator CANNOT guarantee that any claim will be accepted. As the claimant/victim, you are responsible for providing all requested information to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund will not make any decision on your claim until all requested information has been received. It is very important that you return all requested information in a timely manner so that all time limits are met. This will also help to speed the process up. P.O. Box 177 Jonesville, VA 24263 Billie Kay Coleman, Director bcoleman@leecova.org Phone (276) 346-2689

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The Official Website for the Lee County Virginia County Seat located in Jonesville VA. Public Notice "COUNTY ORDINANCES" https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/leecountyva/latest/overview 2025 LEE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Public Hearing The Lee County Planning Commission will hold the following public hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, (Room 208), of the Lee County Courthouse in Jonesville, Virginia. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit input on the following request: Lee County Board of Supervisors have applied for a Special Use Permit to allow a Refuse Collection Center in an M-2 (General Industrial District) on a parcel of land consisting of +/- 4.0 acres. Property is located in the Gibson Station Community. (Tax Parcel # 79-(A)-57A3). For further information, please contact Cathy Wilder, Community Development Secretary at (276) 346-7715. Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact Clint Carter, County Administrator at (276) 346-7714. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed County Budget at 6:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026 in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse in Jonesville, Virginia. Any citizen of the County is welcome to attend and state their views on this proposed budget. This summary is prepared and published for information and fiscal planning purposes only. Please be aware that inclusion in the Budget of any item does not constitute an obligation or commitment on the part of the Board of Supervisors of Lee County to appropriate any funds for the item or purpose. A Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026 will be adopted by the Lee County Board of Supervisors no later than June 30, 2026. GENERAL COUNTY FUND ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL ADMINISTRATION: Legislative248,506 General/Financial Administration670,898 Legal Services22,013 Auditing120,125 Commissioner of the Revenue405,662 Treasurer433,330 Board of Elections357,774 Central Garage213,154 JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION: Courts1,621,770 Commonwealth's Attorney978,949 PUBLIC SAFETY: Law Enforcement and Jail6,900,877 Fire and Rescue Services604,083 Enhanced 911616,614 Inspections133,141 Other Protections288,784 HEALTH AND WELFARE610,242 EDUCATION-MTN. EMPIRE COMM. COLLEGE21,298 PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM99,334 LIBRARY237,678 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING297,908 EXTENSION OFFICE106,942 MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS341,145 DANIEL BOONE SOIL & WATER/RC&D PROGRAM55,269 MISCELLANEOUS AND CONTINGENCY25,000 REIMBURSED EXPENSES446,264 SUBTOTAL, GENERAL COUNTY FUND EXPENDITURE15,856,760 CAPITAL PROJECTS2,975,000 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT2,233,333 TRANSFERS: Debt Service189,447 Local Share - School Fund6,018,861 Local Share - Public Assistance/Children's Services Act2,149,640 GRAND TOTAL GENERAL COUNTY FUND29,423,041 PUBLIC SERVICES: Estimated Social Services Expenditures-State Share12,125,426 Estimated Headstart Expenditures - Federal1,805,860 Estimated School Expenditures-Federal, State, & Other46,169,483 Opioid Abatement Expenditures22,399 Increase in Opioid Abatement Fund Balance78,354 GRAND TOTAL ALL FUND EXPENDITURES89,624,563 GENERAL COUNTY FUND SOURCE OF REVENUE REAL PROPERTY TAX: Current Real Estate Taxes8,878,893 Delinquent Real Estate Taxes230,000 Land Redemption100,000 Mineral Under Development6,500 PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION 583,000 PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX: Current Taxes2,850,000 Delinquent Taxes160,000 PPTRA Reimbursement798,656 MOBILE HOME TAX: Current Taxes119,000 Delinquent Taxes6,500 MACHINERY AND TOOLS302,000 MERCHANTS CAPITAL84,500 BUSINESS PROPERTY284,000 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT3,500 PENALTY AND INTEREST292,000 SALES TAX2,062,498 UTILITY TAX437,000 STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX270,000 BANK FRANCHISE32,000 MOTOR VEHICLE TAX690,000 TAX ON WILLS3,000 TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX15,000 MEALS TAX280,000 OIL AND GAS SEVERANCE TAX3,500 ANIMAL LICENSES800 TRANSFER FEES900 BUILDING PERMITS40,000 RENT-BUILDINGS85,078 INTEREST AND EARNINGS630,000 COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FEES40,500 SHERIFF'S FEES3,000 COURTHOUSE MAINTENANCE FEES3,000 COURTHOUSE SECURITY FEES33,000 SALE OF MAPS, SURVEYS200 ZONING FEES5,500 CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE FEES15,000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES162,500 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES231,500 MOBILE HOMES TITLING110,000 ROLLING STOCK118,000 COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY EXP.728,151 SHERIFF EXP.2,103,304 VICTIM/WITNESS ADVOCATE GRANT114,155 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GRANT50,000 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER GRANT43,526 OTHER SHERIFF GRANTS & REIMBURSEMENTS74,030 REGISTRAR EXP.79,540 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE EXP.196,368 TREASURER EXP.179,393 ELECTORAL BOARD5,560 CLERK EXPENSES546,476 EMERGENCY SERVICES225,000 CLERK'S FEES110,500 RENTAL TAX6,500 TIPPING FEES230,000 REFUNDS120,471 REIMBURSEMENTS581,264 MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS26,500 REGIONAL IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION1,100,000 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE26,491,263 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-SOCIAL SERVICES12,125,426 SCHOOL FUND REVENUES (FEDERAL,STATE,OTHER)46,169,483 HEADSTART1,805,860 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANTS2,919,500 OPIOID ABATEMENT FUNDS100,753 TRANSFER FROM RESERVE BALANCE12,278 GRAND TOTAL ALL REVENUES89,624,563 Tax Levies for Current Fiscal Year: Real Property$.69 per $100 of assessed value Personal Property$1.95 per $100 of assessed value Proposed Tax Levies for 2026-27 Fiscal Year: Real Property $.69 per $100 of assessed value Personal Property $1.95 per $100 of assessed value PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse located in Jonesville, Virginia to solicit input on the following Rezoning request. Keokee High School Alumni Association, Inc. has applied to Rezone a parcel of land that is currently zoned both V-C (Village Commercial District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to V-C (Village Commercial District) only. The property is located in the Keokee Community at 13714 State Rt. 606 and consists of +/- 2.5 acres. (Tax Parcel # 8A-(1)-69B). For further information, please contact Cathy Wilder, Community Development Secretary, at 276-346-7715 or Clint Carter, County Administrator, at 276-346-7714. Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact Clint Carter, County Administrator, at 276-346-7714. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Lee County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse located in Jonesville, Virginia to solicit input on the following Special Use request. Little Hearts Christian Academy has applied for a Special Use Permit to allow a Child Care Center in an A-1 (Agricultural District) on a parcel of land consisting of +/- 6.609 acres. Property is located in the Smyth Chapel Community at 231 VFW Trail. (Tax Parcel # 37-(1)-2A). For further information, please contact Cathy Wilder, Community Development Secretary, at 276-346-7715 or Clint Carter, County Administrator, at 276-346-7714. Access for handicapped individuals is available. If you need special assistance or have questions regarding access, please contact Clint Carter, County Administrator, at 276-346-7714. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Lee County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the General District Courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse, Jonesville, to solicit public input on a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposal to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the St Charles – Bonny Blue Water Line Replacement Project. The proposed project will involve the replacement of public water infrastructure in the St. Charles community. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. The draft CDBG proposal or a fact sheet will be presented for comment along with information on projected beneficiaries, including the number of low- and moderate-income residents to benefit from the proposed project, and plans to minimize displacement. Citizens will also be given an opportunity to comment on Lee County’s past use of CDBG funds. A fact sheet on the project will also be available at LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, Duffield, Virginia. For additional information, contact the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission at (276) 431-2206. Complaints and grievances can be submitted in writing to the Lee County Administrator at the Lee County Courthouse, at P.O. Box 367, Jonesville, VA 23263, or by phone at (276) 346-7714 until the date of the hearing. Citizens needing special assistance or having questions regarding access, call (276) 346-7714. DEPUTY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER COUNTY OF LEE The Lee County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications to create a hiring pool for the position of Deputy Animal Control Officer. Under the direction of the Chief Animal Control Officer, this position is responsible for the capture, care, and disposition of stray, unwanted and diseased dogs; checking complaints of stray dogs; investigation of bite cases and animal cruelty complaints; pound operation and maintenance and recordkeeping. Applicant must successfully complete a three-week Basic Animal Control course and meet continuing education requirements. This is a full-time position consisting of forty (40) hours per week with some Saturday and Sunday work required. Position includes standard County benefits package. Applications are available at the Lee County Administrator’s Office, Room 111, Lee County Courthouse, P.O. Box 367, Jonesville, VA 24263 or on the county website at www.leecova.com . Applications must be received in the County Administrator’s Office. For further information, call (276) 346-7714. Public Notice AS-NEEDED SERVICES WELL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE The County of Lee, Virginia is seeking services on an as-needed basis for residential wells located in close proximity to the Lee County Transfer Station in Jonesville, VA. Services may include pump repair and/or replacement, as well as other maintenance. Qualified and interested entities can submit a statement to the Lee County Administrator’s Office, Room 111, Lee County Courthouse, P.O. Box 367, Jonesville, VA 24263. For further information, contact Clint Carter, County Administrator, at (276) 346-7714. Public Notice The Lee County Board of Supervisors wanted to ensure the Citizens of Lee County of their strong commitment to the Second Amendment.

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