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1. Will there be fireworks on the Fourth of July?

July 4^th Decisions Made in Light of Impacts from COVID-19

• The health crisis, along with the severity of the financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, have forced the County to continue making operational reductions now and into the next fiscal year. This includes the difficult decision to cancel the July 4th fireworks and parade. While public restrictions on large gatherings may very well be relaxed before July 4, financial commitments needed for these events must be made far in advance. The savings to the County budget is very important and necessary at this time. 

2. Are personal fireworks legal in York County?

In York County, the possession, sale and/or use of all fireworks is illegal, except where a proper permit has been obtained (by a professional pyrotechnic company) from the York County Department of Fire and Life Safety for supervised public displays meeting applicable codes, standards and safety guidelines. No permits have been issued, nor will be issued for the July 4th holiday this year. Use of fireworks can result in their confiscation, and violators could be criminally charged.

3. How do I obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit?

You can learn about how to get a Concealed Weapons Permit on the Circuit Court's page.

4. How do I search for Registered Sex Offenders that reside or work in York County?

A database of registered sex offenders is maintained by the Virginia State Police. Access the database.

5. How do I obtain a criminal warrant for someone?

To obtain a criminal warrant you must appear, in person, before a magistrate. The Magistrate's Office for York County-Poquoson-Williamsburg-James City County residents is located at:

Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail

9320 Merrimac Trail

Williamsburg, VA 23185

Phone number: 757-820-3905

6. How do I obtain a civil paper for someone?

The first step in obtaining a civil paper is to contact to York-Poquoson General District Court. They can be contacted via phone at 757-890-3450.

7. What items are prohibited from entering the York-Poquoson Courthouse?

The following items are prohibited from the Courthouse:
- Cameras, unless approved by the Judge
- Cell phones
- Guns
- Mace and chemical spray
- Recording devices/radios, unless approved by the Judge
- Sharp objects including knives of any sort, box cutters, scissors, sewing/knitting needles, fingernail files or any tool or object deemed by the sheriff’s staff or judges to be a possible weapon

Laptop computers or related equipment are allowed inside the Courthouse, but are not to be used in the Courtrooms unless approved by the Judge. For additional information, please call 757-890-4195.

8. How do I start a Neighborhood Watch?

Call 757-890-3630 and request a member of our Crime Prevention Unit to speak at your neighborhood association meeting to help you get started. We suggest that you discuss this idea with your members first to find out how many will be willing to participate in the process. Three major roles need to be filled in order for Neighborhood Watch to function properly: 1 Coordinator, several Block Captains, and numerous Watch Participants.

9. How do I arrange for someone to speak at our meeting?

The Crime Prevention Unit can arrange this for you. They can be contacted by phone at 757-890-3639.