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Sheriff
Long respected as the county's top lawman, the sheriff
has a range of duties that include criminal investigations,
traffic enforcement, operation of the jail and other
responsibilities.
Duties of the sheriff include:
- Providing security for the operation of county
and district courts;
- Enforcing traffic laws, other county ordinances
and other state laws;
- Service of process;
- Accepting bail for prisoners in his custody;
- Conducting sales of seized and unclaimed properties;
and
- Taking charge of and responsibility for the
county jail and prisoners.
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