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Commonwealth's Attorney - William F. Neely

The Commonwealth's Attorney is an elected, Constitutional, law-enforcement official, independent in his duties from the County and State.  His duties, responsibilities, and privileges are set out in the State Constitution, the Code of Virginia, and are supplemented by local ordinances.  His main duty is the prosecution of criminal cases.  In doing so, he represents the Commonwealth in the General District Court, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, the Circuit Court, and in the Court of Appeals of Virginia on petitions for writ of error. 

The Commonwealth's Attorney also acts as a legal advisor on criminal issues for many state and local law enforcement agencies, such as the State Police, Sheriff's Department, Animal Warden, Health Department, Department of Social Services, and the Department of Commerce.  He investigates and prosecutes conflict of interest charges.

• Biography: William F. Neely

• About the Commonwealth Attorney's Office

• Spotsylvania Victim/Witness Assistance Program

• Press Releases - Updated June 29, 2009

• Court Forms

Last Modified: 06/29/2009 19:22:03

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