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Sheriff

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Staci Byrns Ricci Hofherr 
(317) 232-2512 (317) 232-2512

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Overview

The Sheriff is an elected position created by the State Constitution and serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the county. The Sheriff is elected to a four year term of office and must be a resident of the county served. The primary duty of the county sheriff is maintain the public peace and protect the lives and property of all of the citizens of the county. The Sheriff's Department provides peace and court security, jail operations, criminal investigations, apprehension of persons charged with criminal activity and serves warrants and other court documents. In addition, there are administrative and fiscal responsibilities that fall on the sheriff and sheriff's department.

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