Court Security
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the
safety and security of the courthouse,
and transportation of inmates to and from courts.
In Fiscal year 2010 - 20111 the
Sheriff's Office provided security
for 691
court sessions and transported
1,281 persons in custody.
The Sheriff's Office uses both standing and hand-held metal detectors, as well as an
x-ray machine to
ensure that weapons are not introduced into the
courthouse.
Items Restricted from Courthouse
Some of the restricted items include:
guns, pocket knives, box cutters, pepper
spray or mace, scissors, handcuff keys
(with the exception of law
enforcement), fish hooks on hats, and
spiked belts. Any other item that
may be considered a weapon may also be
restricted from the courthouse.
As of November 1, 2010 a Circuit
Court order was entered prohibiting all
cell phones, laptops, I-pods, and any
other electronic devices from the
courthouse.
