• Preserves the peace and protects life and property within the county's jurisdiction
• Has power and authority to operate the County Jail
• Has authority to apprehend and secure persons charged with a felony or breach of peace
• Serves warrants and processes papers ordered by the District Court
• Accountable for all fees received by Sheriff Office and deposits them daily with the County Treasurer
• Relies on the Office of the State Auditor and Inspector for oversite and guidance

Sheriff's Website

Some content may be extracted from OSU Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet AGEC-802 and/or the County Training Program website. More complete information is available from these sources.