Civil Process
Civil Processing
It is the goal of the Civil Process Division to serve all received process in a reasonable and timely manner while maintaining an impartial stance between all parties involved or having an interest in a case.
A detailed case management system enables the Civil Division, employees to effectively and efficiently administer process serving and execution of civil writs. Domestic Violence Injunctions, Notice of Evictions, Subpoenas, Writs of Execution and Distress Writs are examples of the types of process this division serves. The overall effectiveness of the judicial system is dependent upon this division's efficient and expeditious service of these as well as many other types of civil process.
The Sheriff's Civil Division provides a cost effective, credible service and successfully serves most defendants. However, the case is civil in nature and the Sheriff cannot utilize criminal investigative tactics such as stakeouts or computer inquiries (DMV, arrest records, etc.) to serve process.
The cost for Civil Processing is $50 per person served
You must call to make an appointment with Sheriff Nick Rauser for all Sheriff Sales.
Concealed Weapon Permits
The Civil Department also issues concealed weapon permits. If interested, you can obtain an application from the Dispatch/Control Center or print it from the link at the bottom of this page. Once the application is completed, an appointment can be made. Appointments are only scheduled on Wednesdays between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm
You are required to complete the below application when applying for a new permit or a renewal.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT. IF IT IS NOT COMPLETE, YOUR APPOINTMENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. THIS INCLUDES YOUR REQUIRED 3 PERSONAL REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRES THAT ARE ATTACHED. THESE ARE REQUIRED FOR NEW AND RENEWALS-NO EXCEPTIONS.
New Applicants: $50 fee
Renewal: $25 fee (within 90 days of your current permit expiration)
To print an application, please click the link below