JUDICIAL DIVISION

The Judicial Division in close collaboration with the Jail Division manages the safe, secure, and efficient movement of inmates to and from correctional facilities, courts, or other appointments or locations as directed. The Judicial Division also works closely with the Court Resources Division in processing and serving legal documents such as summons, witness subpoenas, garnishments, and citations in an assigned geographical area. The Judicial Division manages all facets of security for providing a safe courthouse environment for judges, attorneys, court personnel and the general public. Lastly, the Judicial Division is charged with managing and maintaining the appropriate records and all other matters pertaining to enhancing the Sheriff Operations Concept Model. The division is also charged with providing professional development training and education to the office in efforts to enhance the profession.

DUTY SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with General Orders, a Civil Process Officer is a commissioned position that is responsible for processing and serving legal documents such as summons, witness subpoenas, garnishments, and citations in an assigned geographical area. Additionally, there may be some office work required regarding civil process and execution. Their responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Receives, processes and documents proper service of legal papers as prescribed by law, using a personal or county vehicle, to residents and businesses.

• Performs administrative duties in the office regarding civil process and execution.

• Serve as bailiff on an as-needed basis to maintain order and to ensure the courts run smoothly.

• Perform such additional duties, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment, as may properly be required of the position.

In accordance with General Orders, a Court Security Officer is a commissioned position that is responsible for providing a safe courthouse environment for judges, attorneys, court personnel and the general public. The purpose of Security is to assure that order and control is maintained in the court system. Their responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Screening all personnel and the general public entering the court house.

• Maintaining order and decorum in courtrooms and court premises.

• Patrolling courthouse facilities.

• Effecting arrests, remands and confiscating contraband when necessary.

• Prisoner movement within the courthouse.

• Guarding and isolating sequestered juries.

• Assuming responsibilities for all emergency medical, fire and bomb threats.

In accordance with General Orders, a Transport Officer is a commissioned position that is responsible for the safe, secure, and efficient movement of inmates to and from correctional facilities, courts, or other appointments or locations as directed. Their responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Perform court escort duties.

• Perform video arraignment duties.

• Schedule and execute cooperative transports.

• Schedule and execute inter-agency transports, both inside and outside of the State.

• Execute medical transports at the direction of the medical staff.

• Coordinate the maintenance of ADC vehicles with the Staff 4 Office to ensure vehicles are safe and fully functional.

• Maintain all records associated with transport duties.

• Assist with booking as needed.

• Assist with other corrections duties as required.

RESOURCE(S)

• Court Security and Prisoner Transport