Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office outlines responsibilities of Mississippi sheriffs

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office outlined the responsibilities of Mississippi sheriffs in a Facebook post, citing Title 19, Chapter 25 of the Mississippi Code.

The post described the sheriff as the county’s chief law enforcement officer, responsible for keeping the peace. It also said sheriffs attend every session of circuit and chancery court with deputies or bailiffs and carry out court orders.

Other duties listed in the post include serving legal papers throughout the county, including notices, writs and other court process. The post also said the sheriff runs the county jail and safely holds people committed by the courts.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said sheriffs are responsible for protecting the courthouse and its grounds and maintaining official records, including the jail docket.

The post identified Joseph B. East as sheriff and said he and the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office handle those responsibilities.

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