The Civil Division consists of the Tax Collector’s Office, Court Bailiffs and Civil Paper Service. The Tax Collector’s Office has the responsibility of mail property tax notices, collecting property taxes and distributing taxes to each taxing governmental entity. They also receive payments for traffic tickets, court fines and costs and any others charges levied by the courts.

Court Bailiffs serve during trials, hearings and other courtroom proceedings. They provide security for the judge, staff and those in attendance and are also in charge of defendants who are in custody. Court Bailiffs also assist in the administration of court proceedings as directed by the judge and clerk of court.

Civil Paper Service is the serving of legal documents in civil matters. These documents range from service on civil complaints to protection from abuse orders. This division serves seizure papers on property for non payment of debt and conducts sheriff sales weekly for seized property.