The issuance of trespass notices is a civil process. It is the property owner, manager, or tenant’s responsibility to serve trespass notices and maintain a copy of that notice.
Service can be handled by making the offender aware in person and providing them with a copy of the written notice or having the Winchester Sheriff’s Office serve the copy to the person for a fee. A sample form is provided below and can be used by the property owner, manager, or tenant. If a person violates the notice, please contact the Winchester Police Department immediately. The violation may result in the person’s arrest.
If you are a property owner that wishes to have the Winchester Police Department act on your behalf in regard to trespass, pursuant to city Code 20-26 and Virginia Code 5.2-1717.1, please fill out the Designation Request Form.
The below forms are to be filled out and sent to the individual you wish to be served. Keep a copy for your personal records.
Trespass Notice (English and Spanish)(PDF, 33KB)
Designation-Request.pdf(PDF, 137KB)