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We assist customers on a first-come, first-serve basis. For your convenience, visit when you have sufficient time to wait in the event there are others already checked in for services. It is possible that we may stop offering CHL and fingerprinting services prior to 5 pm, depending upon the number of people checked in. Please keep this in mind when planning a time to come to the office for services.
The Civil unit is responsible for carrying out the duties imposed and mandated upon the Sheriff as an officer of the court system, and as required by law. The unit fulfills these responsibilities as it pertains to Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) actions, Writs of Garnishment, Abuse Prevention Restraining Orders, Extraordinary Writs, Notice Process, Writs of Execution, Property Sales, and Criminal, Juvenile and Civil Subpoena service.
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Operations
The Civil unit provides prompt efficient service and enforcement of Court process that is either delivered to or required by statute of the Sheriff in order to insure the safety of the citizen stakeholders of Lane County. A sergeant and 3 deputy sheriffs support this function for service within the urban growth boundary. Main Office Patrol and contract deputies conduct civil service in rural areas and outlying cities.
Private parties can and do serve a select few types of civil process. The Sheriff is responsible for the execution of certain actions that, by statute, can only be performed by this office. In 2010 this included:
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