Duties of the Sheriff

-To enforce all orders of the Luzerne County Court of
Common Pleas
. To serve bench warrants, civil writs and protection from
abuse orders
. To conduct levies, sales of personal property and real
estate
.
To provide security and protection for court related
unctions and all county facilities
.
To transport prisoners to and from county, state, and
federal institutions for court appearances
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To arrest violators of the law and fugitives
. To assist other law-enforcement agencies in the county
.
To assist in special law-enforcement efforts such as
Central Booking, DUI roving and saturations patrols, and
community events
.
To issue Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms and
Licenses to Sell Firearms.