Domestic Violence

Emergency Assistance

  • If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. 
  • If you are not in immediate danger, call 703-777-1021.
  • If you would like to speak to someone outside of Law Enforcement, call LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services Hotline at 703-777-6552 (24 hours a day). 

Resources for Victims

Important Definitions

Domestic Assault

Any assault that occurs between persons who are in a relationship, related by blood, and/or live at the same residence.

Verbal Domestic

An argument (with no physical contact) that occurs between persons who are in a relationship, related by blood, and/or live at the same residence.

Protective Orders 

 Court orders instructing a person to desist from abuse or harassment of a petitioner for a fixed period of time. The petitioner is the protected party/individual seeking the order. The respondent is the alleged abuser and/or suspect.

  • Emergency Protective Order (active for 72 hours)-Obtained at the Magistrate’s Office 
    42035 Loudoun Center Place, Leesburg
      • Prohibits the respondent from committing further acts of abuse against the petitioner and/or household members. 
      • Prohibits and/or restricts the respondent’s contact with the petitioner and/or household members.
      • Grants temporary, exclusive use and possession of the residence.
  • Preliminary Protective Order (active for 15 days)-Obtained at Court
    18 E. Market Street, Leesburg
      • Prohibits the respondent from committing further acts of abuse against the petitioner and/or household members. 
      • Prohibits and/or restricts the respondent’s contact with the petitioner and/or household members.
      • Grants temporary, exclusive use and possession of the residence, vehicle, pets, and/or bill payment.
  • Permanent Protective Order (active for 2 years)-Obtained at Court AFTER Preliminary Protective Order 
    18 E. Market Street, Leesburg
      • Prohibits the respondent from committing further acts of abuse against the petitioner and/or household members. 
      • Prohibits and/or restricts the respondent’s contact with the petitioner and/or household members.
      • Grants temporary, exclusive use and possession of the residence, vehicle, pets, and/or bill payment.

A violation of a protective order is a crime.  Please call 9-1-1 or the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line at 703-777-1021 immediately if the respondent violates any conditions of the protective order.  

Station Information

  • Sheriff’s Administration Building: 803 Sycolin Road Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Ashburn Station: 20272 Savin Hill Drive Ashburn, VA 20147                                                 
  • Dulles South Public Safety Center: 25216 Loudoun County Parkway Chantilly, VA 20153
  •  Eastern Loudoun Station: 46620 East Frederick Drive Sterling, VA 20164                                                
  •  Western Loudoun Station: 47 West Loudoun Street Round Hill, VA 20141                      

 Municipal Agencies