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 2015 - 2016 the Sheriff's Office provided security for 595 court sessions and transported 1,225 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
• Spiked belts
• Cell Phones, Laptops, I-pods/I-pads, and any other electronic devices as of November, 2010 per Circuit Court order.

Any other item considered to be a weapon may also be restricted from the courthouse.