Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

Ottawa County Sheriff's Office | Sheriff Stephen J. I WANT TO SUBMIT AN ONLINE COMMENT I WANT TO READ THE SHERIFF'S NEWSLETTER HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER? As Sheriff of Ottawa County, I am proud to welcome you to the Website of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff is the only elected law enforcement official in the State of Ohio, making the office of the Sheriff unique among law enforcement organizations. The Sheriff is elected/re-elected every four years. This allows the Sheriff, his record, and the way in which he operates his Office to be accountable to the citizens and the voters of the county in which he serves. It is the only remaining law enforcement position in the United States that is filled through the electoral process. As outlined in Section 311.07 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Sheriff must provide the following services: Law Enforcement, Court Security, Service of Papers, Jail Operations, Extradition Process and Transportation of Prisoners. Dial 911 for emergencies.