The Miami County Sheriff has many responsibilities and in order to fulfill these responsibilities employs a wide range of personnel. The current staff at the sheriff’s office numbers approximately 80 and is divided into three main groups. The groups consist of deputy sheriffs, corrections officers, and records division personnel.

By law, the Sheriff is in charge of the county jail and all persons confined therein. In Miami County, we have two jails. The primary jail is downtown at the Miami County Safety Building and houses a maximum of 111 prisoners. The Miami County Incarceration Facility is north of Troy that has the ability to house a maximum of 240 prisoners. This second jail was closed due to budget constraints in late 2009.

The Sheriff also helps maintain a secure court system by providing courtroom security. Section 311.07 of the Ohio Revised Code, places the responsibility of the courthouse upon the Sheriff, under the direction and control of the board of county commissioners.

The Sheriff is also responsible for the service or "delivery" of legal documents in Miami County. This includes summonses, subpoenas, and lawsuits. The Sheriff also does evictions, repossessions, and seizes and sells property as ordered by the court.

The sheriff’s office also transports hundreds of prisoners each year. Deliveries are made to and from state institutions, holding facilities, courts, and extraditions are made from other states.

Our patrol division has the responsibility to provide law enforcement services. Deputies handle calls and patrol the unincorporated areas. We also provide the primary law enforcement duties through agreements and contacts to the Village of Bradford, Village of Pleasant Hill, Village of Laura, Village of Fletcher, Village of Casstown, Bethel Township, and the Miami County Park District. Deputies can also be called upon to assist other Sheriffs in other counties during emergencies.

Besides the responsibilities already listed, many other tasks such as sex offender registration, web based background/fingerprint checks, and the issuing of permits for carrying a concealed weapon are also assigned to the Sheriff.

WEATHER ADVISORY

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THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO ADVISORIES AT THIS TIME

Please note that weather levels issued by the Sheriff do not apply to municipalities within the county.  It is up to each municipality as to whether to issue a weather/snow alert.