Duties of the Sheriff and Deputies

Sheriff

  • The Sheriff has the primary duty of keeping the peace and quelling riots and disturbances. He/she may make arrests, conduct searches of premises, seize certain property if used illegally, remove certain nuisances and issue firearms permits.
  • Execution of various judgments of the courts is another of his/her duties, and in this capacity the sheriff conducts sales of real estate and personal property involved in execution proceedings. After sales, the sheriff distributes the proceeds to parties entitled to them and makes a full report to the court.
  • The Sheriff is a member of the Prison Board and a member of the Board of Managers of the Youth Development Center.
  • He/she maintains books in which all writs that come to him/her are recorded.

Chief Deputy, Administration

  • Real estate (Sheriff Sales)
  • Personal property (levies)
  • Service of legal processes
  • Issuance of pistol permits
  • Also, responsible for uniforms, budget, equipment, maintenance, security, etc

Chief Deputy, Operations

  • Courtroom coverage
  • Prisoner transports
  • Warrant service
  • Extradition coordination
  • Training and day to day operations
    of the office

Assistant Chief Deputy

  • Immediate supervisor of warrant and attachment section.