Constitutional Officers & Regional Jails
VaRISK is a comprehensive liability self-insurance plan uniquely suited for Virginia’s sheriffs, clerks of the circuit court, commonwealth's attorneys, city and county treasurers, commissioners of revenue, and regional jails. In accordance with § 2.2-1839, the plan provides coverage for tort liability, law enforcement liability, public official liability, and medical malpractice, depending on the needs of the plan member. All constitutional officers and regional jails in the state are covered by VaRISK, with premiums paid by the Compensation Board.
Civitas™ is DRM's risk management information system. Access to real-time claim data and other features is available to constitutional officers, regional jail superintendents, and certain authorized employees through a secure, web-based portal managed by DRM.
For more information about Civitas, click here.
In accordance with § 2.2-1840, DRM provides surety for the faithful performance of duty for those constitutional officers and superintendents and officers of regional jail facilities required by statute to be bonded. To see a list of constitutional officers and jail officials required to be bonded and the amount of bond required, click here. Pursuant to § 2.2-1841, surety is also provided "for the faithful discharge of duty with respect to monies held pursuant to §§ 8.01-582 and 8.01-600 by all general receivers and clerks."
DRM provides ongoing training and loss control opportunities for VaRISK members. Please refer to our Loss Control & Training page for more information.


