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  Small claims in the sheriff court   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A small claim in the sheriff court is meant to provide a simple, quick, informal and inexpensive way to settle claims worth up to £750.
The application for a small claim should be made to the sheriff court nearest to where the person the claim is being taken against either lives or trades.
Sometimes for example in the case of a motor accident, it should be made to the sheriff court for the area where the problem occurred.
www.adviceguide.org.uk /scotland/your_rights/legal_system_scotland/small_claims_in_the_sheriff_court_scotland.htm   (1965 words)

  
  Sheriff - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most Canadian sheriff vehicles are not equipped with flashing lights or sirens, as emergency response or pursuit are police responsibilities, and the professional training (and hence wage) given to sheriff's deputies is not as extensive as that for municipal police or Royal Canadian Mounted Police constables.
The sheriff is a professional, law-trained judge, in comparison with the District Courts in Scotland or the lower-level courts in England, both of which are presided over by lay magistrates.
Court security is handled by the Delaware Capitol Police, and law-enforcement in the unincorporated areas of the state by the Delaware State Police or the New Castle County Police (in New Castle County.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sheriff   (2344 words)

  
 Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Kight was elected Sheriff in 1986,1990, 1994, and 1998.
The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to serve the Circuit and District Courts in the conduct of judicial affairs and provide various law enforcement functions as mandated by statutory and common law; and various discretionary duties as requested by county officials.
The Sheriff is responsible for transporting and guarding prisoners between the Montgomery County Detention Center (MCDC) and the various court holding facilities, as well as to and from health care facilities.
www.montgomerycountymd.gov /mc/judicial/sheriff/sheriff.html   (1067 words)

  
 THE HAMILTON SHERIFF YOUTH COURT PILOT:THE FIRST SIX MONTHS: page 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
While electronic monitoring tended to be used in the sheriff court with offenders in their mid-twenties and younger, one sheriff was concerned that the offenders who appeared in the Youth Court might have greater difficulty adhering to the conditions.
Sheriffs regarded electronic monitoring on bail as useful in ensuring that the relevant authorities were aware of the location of the accused while they awaited their next court appearance.
The sheriffs appeared to differ in the extent to which they made use of the facility to review orders, though the facility to bring young people to court on a periodic basis to assess their progress was generally regarded positively.
www.scotland.gov.uk /library5/justice/hsycp-05.asp   (7720 words)

  
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To ensure that the costs assessed to the court for bureau services are in full conformance with the rules of court and statutes concerning trial court funding, the bureau shall be maintained as a separate organizational unit for budgeting and cost accounting purposes.
The court is authorized to conduct, and the sheriff shall cooperate in, independent financial audits of the bureau, either by court staff or by independent auditors.
Deputy marshals and court service officers performing court-related duties shall be assigned to an equivalent classification in the court services division of the sheriff's department and shall not be involuntarily transferred.
www.sen.ca.gov /leginfo/BILL-6-DEC-1998/CURRENT/AB/FROM0900/AB0972/T990628.TXT   (2044 words)

  
 CBS News | Court Lets Sheriff Keep Columbine Diaries
However, the sheriff's refusal is subject to court challenge, the justices said.
Both the sheriff's department and the parents of Harris and Klebold had argued that the material was private property and not subject to open-records laws.
A lower court judge originally ruled the material was not public record, but a state appeals court reversed the ruling.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/11/15/ap/national/mainD8DT78S80.shtml   (323 words)

  
 Simon L. Leis Jr.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Obtained federal court authorization for partial double cell-ing of inmates in the Just Center to minimize the need to early release prisoners due to overcrowding, and continues to seek building of a new detention facility as replacement for the temporary Queensgate facility, to assure overcrowding and early releases do not again occur in Hamilton County.
Increased security to Hamilton County courts through addition of a special court security and response unit within the Sheriff's Court Service Division; and will in the near future provide even greater security through mandates of the courts and county commissioners.
Sheriff's Office law enforcement and corrections training programs have been upgraded; recognized statewide for excellence; and are used by other agencies.
www.hcso.org /history/Leis_History.shtm   (769 words)

  
 Sheriff Courts in Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Sheriff Courts Gazetteer facility has been designed to help you to locate the sheriff court which has territorial jurisdiction for a particular town or city.
To locate the court which has jurisdiction for a particular town or city, please use the Sheriff Courts Gazetteer.
Fully searchable text of court judgments from September 1998 to present.
www.scotcourts.gov.uk /sheriff/index.asp   (303 words)

  
 Converted WP file 25625
Accordingly, we affirm the decisions of the Circuit Court of Webster County.
Sheriff Clayton has refused to cease employment of Barbara Sawyer despite the notification of the Webster County Commission of its refusal to consent to her hiring.
The Court having further found, and the parties having agreed, that the issue before the Court is a question of law, this temporary injunction shall become permanent 60 days from March 6, 1998 unless one or the other party requests that further proceedings be scheduled on the issues presented herein.
www.state.wv.us /WVSCA/DOCS/Spring99/25625.htm   (3337 words)

  
 Lucas County Sheriff
This allows the Sheriff, his record, and the way in which he operates his Office to be accountable to the citizens and the voters of the county in which he serves.
Therefore, as Sheriff of Lucas County, I have a vast amount of responsibility to the citizens I serve.
The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Ohio Attorney General, is taking part in a pilot program which allows the citizens of Lucas County to be notified of a sex offender living within 1,200 feet of their residence.
www.co.lucas.oh.us /Sheriff   (1206 words)

  
 CHAPTER 21. SHERIFF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The sheriffs shall henceforth not be allowed to keep or retain as additional compensation any fees, costs, allowances and other perquisites paid to or collected by them for any service rendered by them as county officers or rendered by them in the name of their office.
The sheriffs of the respective counties are required, as often as there may be occasion, to summon all inquests or jurors, which sheriffs ought to summon, and witnesses necessary for executing justice.
The compensation of sheriffs, for every such entry, shall not be less than 50 cents, unless the entries shall exceed 5 in number, when it shall be 10 cents for every such entry, and such charge shall be included in the costs charged by the sheriff.
www.delcode.state.de.us /title10/c021   (1162 words)

  
 Berks Sheriff: Court Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Court Division of the Berks County Sheriff's Office is the largest division comprised of an assistant chief and 33 deputies.
It's current activities are to transport prisoners to and from Berks County Prison for court, to maintain security in the courtrooms and in the Sheriff's Cell Block.
The Sheriff's Cell Block is the second largest lock-up in Berks County next to the Berks County Prison.
www.co.berks.pa.us /sheriff/cwp/view.asp?a=1381&q=456914&tx=1   (218 words)

  
 Court Services Bureau - Civil Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Sheriff’s fees are added to your judgment and increase the amount the debtor must pay to fully satisfy the case.
The Sheriff is entitled to his fee for service whether or not the service is successful.
Contact the clerk of the court handling your case to obtain an application for an in forma pauperis waiver.
www.co.san-bernardino.ca.us /Sheriff/CourtSvs/SheriffCivilForms.asp   (445 words)

  
 Cook County Sheriff's Office | Court Services
Deputy sheriffs have the responsibility of providing security for judges and other court officials as well as jurors, handing prisoners, and screening all persons entering the courthouse to ensure that no illegal items or contraband are allowed into the secured facility.
Deputy sheriff's assigned to the Courtroom Services Division, one of the divisions of the Court Services Department, are responsible for all aspects of court security, which includes prisoner control and courtroom decorum as well as security at all courthouse entrances.
Deputy sheriffs not only provided security for these cases, they were responsible for transporting and securing 385,296 prisoners who appeared in court in 1999.
www.cookcountysheriff.org /court/about.html   (370 words)

  
 77641 -- Knutson Mortgage Corp. V. Coleman -- Royse -- Kansas Court of Appeals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A court has certain inherent powers it may exercise--those reasonably necessary for the administration of justice--provided those powers in no way contravene or are inconsistent with substantive statutory law.
The district court further ordered the sheriff to issue a certificate of purchase upon confirmation of the sale and, if the property was not redeemed within 3 months, to issue a sheriff's deed to the property upon surrender of the certificate of purchase.
Appellants also contend the district court's order was not a proper exercise of its inherent powers because sanctioning appellants did not protect the efficient and orderly administration of justice, nor did it serve any interest of the court.
www.kscourts.org /kscases/ctapp/1997/19971224/77641.htm   (1446 words)

  
 Summit County Sheriff
The Summit County Sheriff's Office Court And Special Services Bureau is a component of the Administration Division and reports directly to the assistant Sheriff, Chief of Administration.
The Court And Special Services Bureau is supervised by a bureau captain and comprised of four processing units, which are; Civil, Warrants, Convey and Court Services.
The primary responsibility of the deputy assigned as Court Officer is to transport prisoners from the jail and other specified facilities in a timely manner.
www.co.summit.oh.us /sheriff/admincourt.htm   (361 words)

  
 Riverside County Sheriff Court Service Home Page
The court may issue the writ upon the plaintiff establishing, to the court's satisfaction, that there is "probable validity" that the plaintiff will prevail in the action and there is cause to believe that the defendant's assets may not be available at the time judgment is entered.
The court may issue the writ upon the plaintiff establishing, to the court's satisfaction, that there is "probable validity" that the plaintiff will prevail in the action and there is cause to believe that the specific property will not be available at the time judgment is entered.
In Riverside County, the original and four photocopies of the writ may be delivered to the appropriate Sheriff's Civil Office for enforcement.
www.riversidesheriff.org /crtsrvs/TYPSERV.htm   (2735 words)

  
 Shelter: The sheriff court
The sheriff court hears cases about eviction, tenants who owe their landlord money and small claims.
If your case at court is regarding eviction, someone must attend on your behalf or the sheriff is very likely to grant an eviction order, which will end your right to live in your home.
Some courts have advisers on duty to help people on the day that their case is heard.
scotland.shelter.org.uk /advice/advice-2503.cfm   (590 words)

  
 Cook County Sheriff's Office | Court Services
The Civil Division of the Court Services Department is comprised of the Eviction, Levy & Warrant Unit, the Civil Process Unit and the Clerical Unit.
The deputy sheriffs working in these units handle the service of summonses, warrants, orders of protection and eviction orders.
The Eviction, Levy & Warrant Unit serves as the chief enforcement "arm" of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
www.cookcountysheriff.org /court/civilprocess.html   (224 words)

  
 Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - Court Services Bureau
As Executive Officer of the Court, it is the Sheriff's duty to carryout all the lawful orders of the Court as well as other duties as required by law.
Among those duties, the Sheriff is required to attend either in person or by deputy all terms of the Circuit Court and County Court, and serve and execute "process" of the Supreme Court, the Circuit Court, the County Court, and the Board of County Commissioners.
The Court Liaison Unit is the vital link between the courts, attorneys, and the officer on the street.
www.pbso.org /index.cfm?fa=csb   (1704 words)

  
 Court Security Yolo County Sheriff
The Court Services Section is comprised of Court Security and Transportation units that operate within the Field Operations Division of the Sheriff’s Department.
The Court Security section is responsible for providing bailiffs and security personnel for 12 courtrooms in the Unified Superior Court system of Yolo County.
This section is staffed with a sergeant and 16 deputy sheriffs, which are funded by the courts.
www.yolocountysheriff.com /court_services.htm   (116 words)

  
 Washington County (Oregon), Sheriff's Office - Court Information
Court staff will also determine whether the defendant qualifies for a public defender at this hearing.
The time of the arraignment is determined based on whether the defendant is in jail custody and based on the type of crime they have been charged with.
All arraignments are scheduled in the Law Enforcement Center Courtroom that is located in the same building as the Washington County Sheriff's Office and Jail.
www.co.washington.or.us /sheriff/jail/court.htm   (193 words)

  
 Future of Peebles Sheriff Court   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A consultation paper outlining three options for the care of future business at Peebles Sheriff Court was announced during a Members Business Debate in the Scottish Parliament today.
Announcing the findings of the Scottish Court Service’s investigation into the problems at Peebles Simpson confirmed that considerable work would be needed to bring the court back into operation.
The Scottish Court Service will issue its consultation paper as soon as possible, setting out the background to the problem, detailing the requirements and seeking the views of court users and the public more generally on the options available.
www.scotland.gov.uk /pages/news/2002/06/p_SEJD061.aspx   (413 words)

  
 Minnehaha County Sheriff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Sheriff is obligated to keep peace within the County: he must pursue all felons, execute all writs, warrants, and other process issues from Court.
The Sheriff shall perform all Statutory duties as required by law; and shall provide assistance to the Attorney General, the States Attorney, and the County as necessary.
Within the Public Safety Building and Community Corrections Center, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for administration of detention facilities for municipal, state, and federal prisoners both for Minnehaha County and several of the surrounding counties as provided by contract.
www.minnehahacounty.org /depts/sheriff/sheriff.asp   (148 words)

  
 Paulding County | Sheriff's Department
The Sheriff's Department is actively seeking qualified applicants for Deputy Sheriff positions.
As Deputy Sheriffs and Detention Officers we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and all the laws of the land.
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center seeks career oriented, highly motivated men and women with high moral and ethical standards to provide the entire range of law enforcement services to the community.
www.paulding.gov /gov/sheriff.asp   (3650 words)

  
 San Diego Sheriff - Court Services Bureau - FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Once the restraining order is issued by the court, two copies should be delivered to the nearest Sheriff's Court Services Division office to be entered into the Sheriff's Restraining Order computer system.
After the process has been brought to the Sheriff's Department with the appropriate fee, you or your attorney of record will be sent a letter notifying you of the scheduled date of the eviction.
When the Sheriff's Department receives a written response from the garnishee or employer, a copy will be mailed to you.
www.sdsheriff.net /csb/faq.html   (1560 words)

  
 Sheriff Court, Dundee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Dundee Sheriff Court refurbishment and extension project was executed by a Design Team lead by Nicoll Russell Studios between 1993 and 1996.
The Dundee Sheriff Court project captured the ideas and spirit of the Studios design philosophy by design a sensitive design solution, the organisation of which responds directly to the requirements of the user while illustrating a high degree of opportune creativity moderated only by available finance.
Their efforts have resulted in the Scottish Court Service acquiring a building of which it can be proud and which will satisfy the demands of the Scottish judicial system well into the next century".
www.nicollrussellstudios.com /html/sheriff.html   (448 words)

  
 St. Joseph County, MI - Sheriff's Department: Court Security
No weapons are allowed in any buildings used for official court business or used by judicial employees, including, but not limited to the Courts Building, the Historic Courthouse, the Annex I, and the jail.
This prohibition does not apply to any certified law enforcement officers, or to on-duty building security personnel; provided however, that no such persons shall possess any weapons while they are in these buildings for the purpose of participating as a party plaintiff or party defendant in litigation.
The Chief Judge of a court may, in the judge's discretion, grant a written exception to this policy to a specific person.
www.stjosephcountymi.org /court_security.htm   (346 words)

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