Commonwealth's Attorney


JOHN T. DUSEWICZ, Commonwealth's Attorney 

The mission of this office is to seek justice for our community by giving victims a voice, holding offenders  accountable, and preserving the integrity of the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities & Staff

The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is responsible for prosecuting all felony, domestic violence, and serious misdemeanor cases in Gloucester County where the Code of Virginia requires.

Our office consists of six full-time prosecutors.  Each of our attorneys prosecutes cases in the Gloucester County General District Court, Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and the Circuit Court.

Victim-Witness Assistance Program

The Victim-Witness Assistance Program is also housed within this office. It is responsible for assisting victims of crimes as their cases proceed through the criminal justice system.

Additional Information

Our website is designed to help you understand the role of our office in the criminal justice system. We hope that the information contained on this site will answer any questions you may have. Please feel free to call our office if you have any additional questions.

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