What

The Sheriff through his deputies provide a vast array of services to the County.  The most prevalent of which are as follow –

• Serve and execute civil process
• Provide court security
• Conduct prisoner transports
• Investigate crimes
• Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws

TITLE VII
SHERIFFS, CONSTABLES, AND POLICE OFFICERS

CHAPTER 104
SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES

Section 104:5

104:5 Duties. –
I. The sheriff and the sheriff’s deputies shall serve and execute all writs and other precepts directed to the sheriff’s department and issued from lawful authority.
II. The sheriff and the sheriff’s deputies and bailiffs shall perform the duties of crier of the court.
III. The sheriff’s bailiffs shall provide adequate security in all state courts, except the supreme court.
IV. The sheriff’s bailiffs shall comply with such background investigation checks, physical and mental standards, and training appropriate to their duties as the police standards and training council may require. The council shall consult with the New Hampshire Sheriffs Association and the administrative office of the courts prior to adopting these standards.

Section 104:6

104:6 Powers. –
I. Sheriffs and their deputies shall have throughout the state the same power and authority to serve criminal or civil processes, investigate crimes and to pursue and apprehend criminals that they have in their respective counties.
II. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, sheriffs and their deputies shall have authority to enforce civil orders issued by any court.

As the Grafton County Sheriff, I will ensure that these duties are kept in the most professional manner.

Todd Matthew Eck for Grafton County Sheriff.