I am attempting to renew my CHP but am having a difficult time. The clerk did not accept my renewal application because the background check portion had not been completed. The clerk claims that their standard operating procedure is for the applicant to have that portion of the application completed at the Sheriff's office first and then sent to the court. I contend that it is the court's responsibility to forward the application to the Sheriff's office since 18.2-308.04.B states that "Upon receipt of the completed application, the court shall consult with either the sheriff or police department of the county or city and receive a report from the Central Criminal Records Exchange."
Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I am active duty military and stationed far away from my permanent county of residence. I can't just take time off to go to the Sheriff's office in the middle of the week.
So what say you? Am I right by saying that it is the court's responsibility to contact the Sheriff's Office? Or is the court operating appropriately by requiring me to obtain the background check first?
Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but I am active duty military and stationed far away from my permanent county of residence. I can't just take time off to go to the Sheriff's office in the middle of the week.
So what say you? Am I right by saying that it is the court's responsibility to contact the Sheriff's Office? Or is the court operating appropriately by requiring me to obtain the background check first?
Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
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