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Sheriff's Duties

Serve most original process in civil matters and obtain personal jurisdiction for the court.
Provide Security/Protection to the Court of Common Pleas and the Lancaster County Courthouse
Convey/transport prisoners to and from court and state prisons
Provide a K-9 explosive detection unit for use in all areas of the county
Assist all other law-enforcement agencies as they may be needed.
Serve Protection from Abuse Orders
Serve and make arrests for outstanding bench warrants
Conduct investigations into and issue concealed weapons permits and licenses to sell firearms
Conduct judicial sales of real and personal property, and determine property ownership