Responsibilities

The Sheriff's Office provides various law enforcement services:

• Manages the county jail and its prisoners
• Serves protective orders and warrants
• Collects delinquent state income taxes
• Executes the sale of certain properties (Sheriff's Sales)
• Conveys persons committed to certain state institutions
• Executes the orders of the County Council and the Board of County Commissioners

Purpose

Our purpose is to sustain and protect the quality of human life in Hamilton County by providing responsive, efficient and quality public services. Our unselfish service shall be to individuals, families, businesses and our entire community. Our philosophy of teamwork and collaboration will be anchored through shared values:

• Accountability
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Responsiveness

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