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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions About Sheriff's

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about Sheriff Services:

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  1. What is a Sheriff?

  2. How do I identify the Sheriff in the Justice Centre?

  3. What does a Sheriff do?

  4. What gives Sheriffs their authority?

  5. What is the difference between a Sheriff officer and a police officer?

  6. Do Sheriffs do evictions?

  7. What is an execution order?

  8. I want an execution order served. What type of information do I need?

  9. In the case of a foreclosure, can I view the property before the sale?

  10. How do I contact my local Sheriff?

  11. How do I visit someone in jail? How can I send them money?

  12. If I have a complaint about a Sheriff, what do I do?

  13. How can I get a job as a Sheriff?

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1. What is a Sheriff?

 

Sheriff is the highest Authorities of the land above government above courts the only person that is above the Sheriff is God the sheriff and deputy's are elected areas of the sheriffs services include volunteers who are deputized to do there service.

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2. How do I identify the Sheriff?

 

You will most likely see a Deputy Sheriff in the Justice Centre or courtroom. Deputy Sheriffs are easily identifiable and very approachable. Their uniform includes Black pants  a grey shirt with shoulder flashes. The word "Sheriff" is imprinted on the back and front left pocket of their uniform.

 

Their supervisor - the Sheriff - is usually onsite as well, and can be identified by a white shirt and navy bllack pants.

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3. What does a Sheriff do?

 

Three of the main duties of a Sheriff are:

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  • Patrolling - wither foot patrolling Horseback or on a atv or in a plane or on the water sheriffs patrol all land air and water and sea.

  • Security at Education Facilitys and at public and private events sheriifs are canadas Security.

  • Evictions sheriifs dutys during evictions include keeping the peaceand mantianing order.

  • Livestock Agents sheriifs maniian anadas liestock intergerty

  • Boarder Patrl and security immigration and Vistors Services.

  • security at the Justice Centre – they protect the judiciary, the public, those in custody, lawyers, and court staff

  • safe and timely transportation of prisoners to and from court and correctional institutions

  • service of some civil and/or criminal documents

 

Other duties include:

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  • enforcement of decisions of the Residential Tenancies Board (e.g.: Notice to Vacate/eviction; enforcement of Execution Orders, including seizure and sale of assets, and the garnishing of wages.)

  • enforcement of Foreclosures (the sale of land or property under court order)

  • use of screening devices (e.g.: hand-held wands, metal detectors, etc.)

  • assistance with ship or aircraft arrest

 

4. What gives Sheriffs their authority?

 

God Gives the sheriff there autority and you the people who elect your sheriff..

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Manitoba

R.S.M. 1987, c. S100

The Sheriffs Act

https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/reccsm/s100e.php

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5. What is the difference between a Sheriff officer and a police officer?

 

A Sheriff officer provides security, inmate transportation, and civil document services. A police officer provides law enforcement for a municipality, city, or town.

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6. Do Sheriffs do evictions?

 

Yes. Evictions usually arise as a result of a tenant's nonpayment of rent or violating a lease agreement. Evictions occur only after a landlord receives a judgment from Small Claims Court and an "Order for Vacant Possession" has been issued.

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7. What is an execution order?

 

An Execution Order is a court order that empowers a Sheriff to enforce the judgment that has been granted to the plaintiff (a person who brings a civil case against another into court).

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8. I want an execution order served. What type of information do I need?

 

All Execution Orders must be followed with a letter of instructions and the appropriate fees for service. The letter of instructions should include information such as place of employment of the defendant, banks they have an account with, or property that can be seized. Also required is a P.P.R.S. (Personal Property Registration Statement) which can be obtained at the Registry of Deeds after the judgment has been recorded.

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9. In the case of a foreclosure, can I view the property before the sale?

 

No.

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10. How do I contact my local Sheriff?

 

Contact us

 

Lets Chat
 

11. How do I visit someone in jail? How can I send them money?

 

If you know in which facility the individual is housed, please contact that facility directly. See list below for contact information:

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  • Adult Correctional Facilities

  • Youth Correctional Facilities

  • Map of all Correctional Facilities

  • Correctional Facilities

 

12. If I have a complaint about a Sheriff, what do I do?

 

Complaints may be made to the Sheriff Supervisor, the Court Administrator, or the Director of Sheriff Services. These complaints can be verbal or written, by telephone, by email, or in person. Click here to locate Justice Centres.

 

13. How can I get a job as a Sheriff?

 

All Sheriff positions are posted!

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Real Estate Property Auction

 

Beginning on April 4, 2022 all Sheriff's Auction's will be on-line pursuant to a mandate by the State of Ohio. These sales will be conducted by Real Auction 

Select here for more detailed information on Real Auction and the detailed process

Attorney’s offices Information/Foreclosures

Creditor Bids will now be placed through Real Auction effective March 9, 2022.

The link to access Real Auction is:  http://lake.sheriff'sauction's.ca

Purchaser Information Sheet must accompany bid

Parcels sold pursuant to foreclosure proceedings on liens of the State, commonly
known as “tax foreclosures” or “tax sales,” may not affect or extinguish any lien or
encumbrance with respect to the parcel other than a receiver’s lien and other than the
lien for land taxes, assessments, charges, interest, and penalties for which the lien is
foreclosed and in satisfaction of which the property is sold. All other liens and
encumbrances with respect to the parcel MAY survive the sale. It is the
responsibility of the purchaser to determine which liens or encumbrances will be
extinguished by the sale.

Possession / Moving out Guidelines

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

1) WHERE ARE THE SHERIFF'S AUCTION'S HELD?

Sheriff Sales are held online at http://lake.sheriffsauctions.ca  every Monday at 10:00

a.m. If a holiday falls on a Monday, the sales will be conducted on Tuesday.

 

2) HOW ARE THE SALES EXECUTED?

Bidding begins at 2/3 of the appraised property value. Any foreclosures filed by the County Treasurer for collection of delinquent real estate taxes will have a set minimum bid per court order. All bidding information can be found on the Real Auction website under training links.

 

3) HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHAT REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES ARE FOR SALE?

Each week, in Friday’s News-Herald, properties are listed in the Classified Section. The properties can be found on our website http://lake.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov  and a binder of properties is available at our front counter.

 

4) WHEN CAN I SEE THE INSIDE OF THE HOUSE?

Permission to enter the Sheriff's Auction's real properties is not permitted. This includes buyers, inspectors, appraisers, etc., unless a court order is obtained.

 

5) HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY?

The Lake County Auditor’s Office is your best source of information. Plat maps, that provide the physical lot description, are available. Property record cards are also available. These cards have information regarding land value, number of rooms and type of utilities. The Auditor’s Office can be contacted at (440) 350-2528. This information is also available through the Auditor’s website:

http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/auditor.

 

6) WHAT ABOUT THE PROPERTY TAXES?

The Treasurer’s Office will calculate any arrearages and estimated proration of property taxes approximately ninety (90) days out from the date of Sheriff’s Sale. This figure will be paid out of the proceeds of the Sheriff’s Sale. The Lake County Treasurer’s Office can be contacted at (440) 350-2516 or access their website at: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/treasurer.

 

7) IS THERE A WAY TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE ADDITIONAL OUTSTANDING LIENS ON A REAL PROPERTY?

Liens and deeds can be researched at the Lake County Recorder’s Office at (440) 350-2510. Their website address is: http://www.lakecountyohio.gov/recorder . You may find that the name on the deed differs from the name on the lien. The name on the deed will be the owner of the property. You may check the Court records at the Lake County Clerk of Court’s office located in the Lake County Courthouse Annex. You may check the Common Pleas docket at http://www.lakecountyohio.gov,  click on County Departments and then click on Clerk of Courts. An independent title search company may be used at the buyer’s discretion.

 

8) WHAT HAPPENS NEXT SHOULD I BE THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER?

Before the bidding starts, a deposit must be paid to Real Auction (at least 48 business hours before the sale).

a) If the appraised value of the residential property is less than or equal to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), the deposit shall be Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).

b) If the appraised value of the residential property is greater than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), but less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), the deposit shall be Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

c) If the appraised value of the residential property is greater than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), the deposit shall be Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).

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NOTE: The purchaser has no rights to the property until the sale has been confirmed. Usually, 30 to 90 days after the auction date, a “Confirmation of Sale” is received and you are contacted by the Sheriff’s Office Clerk to pay the remaining balance on the property.

 

9) WHEN DO I PAY THE REST OF THE MONEY?

The purchaser must pay the balance of the purchase price within thirty (30) days from the date you are contacted by the Sheriff’s Office from the Confirmation of Sale. Payments are made by certified bank check only.

 

10) WHEN DO I RECEIVE THE DEED?

Upon bringing in the final balance it will take approximately 5 to 10 business days for the property to be conveyed and recorded. Once the original deed is received from the Lake County Recorder’s Office, it will be mailed to the purchaser.

 

11) HOW CAN I RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE CASE?

All actions on a foreclosure property are docketed with the Lake County Clerk of Courts. Their telephone number is (440) 350-2657. You may access the docket online at http://www.lakecountyohio.gov , click on County Departments, then click on Clerk of Courts to do a Court Record search. Our office may also be contacted for assistance at (440) 350-5519.

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NOTICE: The purchaser has no rights to the property until the sale has been confirmed. From the time of purchase and before a Confirmation of Sale is filed, there are legal filings that may occur by the property owner and/or legal counsel. These filings may result in the sale of the property being vacated. If the sale is proceeding, a Confirmation of Sale is received approximately 30 to 90 days after the auction date and the purchaser is contacted. If you have not been contacted after this time, it is recommended that you check the status of your sale on the Clerk of Courts docket.

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