Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain and improve community livability by working with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, promote individual responsibility and community commitment, to maintain order and keep peace among residents of Holmes County.
We are driven by both a professional and personal commitment to provide Holmes County citizens with the highest level of services, responding to its ever changing needs. Justice, loyalty, dedication and integrity, both to the Office of the Sheriff and the public we serve, are the trademarks of our effort.
The civil section at the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is part of the Administration Division and consists of the Enforceable Unit, the Non- Enforceable Unit and Civil Process Unit. The responsibility of this section is to effect the service and / or enforcement of all judicial process, both enforceable and non- enforceable, originating from the Supreme Court, Circuit Court, County Courts and Board of County Commissioners as this is part of the duties and powers of the Sheriff, pursuant to Chapter 30.15(1) Florida Statutes.
PROCEDURES AND FEES FOR CIVIL PROCESS SERVICE
Non Enforceable Writs: Witness Subpoena, Summons, Garnishment, Notice to Appear and Order to Show Cause. The fee is $40.00. File electronically or mail original or certified copy of summons along with one copy of summons and a copy of the complaint. Please allow two weeks for return of service.
Enforceable Writs: Writ of Possession or Replevin. The fee is $90.00 each. File electronically or send original or certified copy of writ along with one copy of writ and a copy of the final judgement. Please allow two weeks for return of writ.
If you have any questions please contact Jeana Prescott (850)547-4421.
Contact Details
- Address: 211 N Oklahoma St, Bonifay, FL 32425
- GPS: 30.7937431,-85.67875759999998
- Phone: (850) 547-3681
- Mobile Phone: Civil: Jeana Prescott (850)547-4421
- Website: http://holmescosheriff.org/index.html
