SHERIFF

1. SHERIFF The duties for the Office of Sheriff Some you know and some you that might surprise you

2. History of the Sheriff First Sheriff established in 920 AD, King Edward the Elder set forth that the reeve of the shire, a royal official, should hold court each month to try cases of both civil and criminal matters. The modern term “sheriff” originates from the Saxon “shire reeve" The shire reeve was the earliest public official charged specifically with keeping the King’s peace. The Sheriff was the first County Office established in the United States. Electing the top law enforcement officer is distinct to the United States Two States do not have Sheriff’s: Alaska (has no county government and Connecticut (has no county government and has State Marshals instead of Sheriff’s) The Sheriff is a requirement for each County by the Idaho Constitution.

3. IDAHO CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 SECTION 6 Identifies County Officers one of which is the County Sheriff SECTION 11 Duties of County Officers, shall perform such duties as prescribed by law.

4. Policy of the State of Idaho Idaho 31-2227: Irrespective of police powers vested by statute in state, county, and municipal officers, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of Idaho that the primary duty of enforcing all the penal provisions of any and all statutes of this state, in any court, is vested in the sheriff and prosecuting attorney of each of the several counties. When in the judgment of such county officers, they need assistance from municipal peace officers within the county, they are authorized and directed to call for such and such local officers shall render such assistance.

5. Duties of Sheriff 31-2202 1. Preserve the peace 2. Arrest and take before the nearest magistrate judge all persons who attempted to commit or who have committed a public offense, unless otherwise provided by law. 3. Prevent and suppress all affrays, breaches of the peace, riots and insurrections which may come to his knowledge. 4. Attend all courts, including magistrate and district when ordered by a district judge, at their respective terms held within his County and obey the lawful orders and directions of the Courts.

6. Duties of the Sheriff 5. Command the aid of as many inhabitants of the county as he may think necessary in the execution of these duties.

7. Duties of the Sheriff 6. Take charge of and keep the county jail and the prisoners therein.

8. Civil Process 7. Indorse upon all process and notices the year, month, day, hour and minute of reception and issue the person delivering it on payment of fees a certificate showing names of parties, title of paper and time of reception. 8. Serve all process and notices in the manner prescribed by law. 9. Certify under his hand upon the process or notices the manner and time of service or if he fails to make service the reasons of his failure and return the same without delay.

9. Duties of the Sheriff 10. Perform other duties required as are required by law. 11. Keep record of stolen cars. 12. At the specific request of the governor prevent the unauthorized importation of wild omnivores or carnivores capable of causing injury to people or their property.

10. Working with State Agencies 13. Work with the Idaho State Police regarding the enforcement of laws and the safety on Idaho’s highways. 14. Work with the Idaho transportation Department to give examinations for and sell driver’s licenses and ID cards. 15. Expeditiously and promptly investigate all cases involving missing children when such cases are reported to him.

11. Other Duties Required by Law Brand Inspector

12. Other Duties Required by Law Chief Fire Investigator (if no fire district)

13. Other Duties Required by Law • Appoint Bailiffs • Issue concealed weapons permits • Register Sex Offenders • VIN inspections • Prisoner Transportation/Nationwide warrant returns • Mental Holds • Child Endangerment

14. Search and Rescue Idaho Statue 31-2229 The sheriff of each county shall: (a) Be the official responsible for command of all search and rescue operations within the county; (b) Prepare and keep current a plan to command the search and rescue capabilities and resources available within the county.

15. Fish and Game Duties 36-1301.Power and duty of officers – (1) Authorized Officers. The director, all conservation officers and other classified department employees, and all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, forest supervisors, marshals, police officers, state forest department officers, and national forest rangers shall have statewide jurisdiction and it is hereby made their duty to enforce the provisions of the Idaho fish and game code.

16. Idaho Safe Boating Act 67-7028.Enforcement. The sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the respective counties shall be primarily responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and in the exercise of their authority may stop and board any vessel subject to law.

17. Any Others?

18. Recreational Enforcement Programs • Snowmobile • Off Highway Vehicles • Search and Rescue Funds • Boating • Vessel Account • RBS • WIF

19. Snowmobile 67-7106. Distribution of moneys collected -- County snowmobile fund -- State snowmobile fund -- State snowmobile search and rescue fund. (2) Each county with a bona fide snowmobile program shall be entitled to receive from the department eighty-five percent (85%) of the moneys generated for that county during that registration period. Counties with a bona fide snowmobile program may use up to fifteen percent (15%) of their county snowmobile moneys upon recommendation by their county snowmobile advisory committee for snowmobile law enforcement purposes.

20. Snowmobile Equipment grants are available under the Off Road Motor Vehicle Fund (ORMV) grant program but it requires a 50% match is required. Program is administered by IDPR.

21. Off Highway Vehicle Program Grants for equipment are available through the ORMV program. Each Sheriff may also have a Off Highway Vehicle Safety Program. $1.00 from each OHV registration goes into this fund. The program is entering its third year. The first year 9 Counties participated and last year 13 were involved. Funds from this program can be used for OHV expenses from the Sheriff’s Office and the funds are sent to the County from IDPR.

22. OHV Last years Counties and dollar amounts:

23. Search and Rescue Fund This fund is for reimbursement to the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue. A small portion of the gas tax funds this account. It is paid based on set reimbursement rates and does not pay for any wages. Requests for funds go to the Butte County Sheriff

24. County Vessel Account 85% of the boat registration fee goes to the County designated by the owner. Up to 15% of the fee may be retained by IDPR. 67-7013. Remittance of fees: (6) Only those counties in the state with a boating improvement program, as recognized by the department, shall be eligible to receive moneys from the state vessel account. A "boating improvement program" means that one or more recognized boating facilities are being developed and/or maintained within the county's jurisdiction and/or that the county has or is actively developing a recognized boating law enforcement program. (7) Moneys apportioned to the eligible counties shall be placed in and credited to an account which shall be known and designated as the county vessel fund, which shall be used and expended by the board of county commissioners for the protection and promotion of safety, waterways improvement, creation and improvement of parking areas for boating purposes, making and improving boat ramps and moorings, marking of waterways, search and rescue, and all things incident to such purposes including the purchase of real and personal property. The board of county commissioners is also authorized to use and expend funds from the county vessel fund outside the county when the board deems it advisable and for the public good.

25. Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) National program administered by the US Coast Guard. Idaho funds are administered by IDPR. These funds are distributed to eligible Counties using a complex formula. Matching funds are required for this program. The County must match 50% of the funds allocated to the County. Only vessel account funds may be used for the match

26. Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) Grant program administered by IDPR. Money comes from the State gas tax. It is 66% of a 1.28% slice of the tax or about 1.1 million per year. Match amount varies depending on type of project. Funds must be used to make improvements for boaters.

27. Questions?