Division Sections
The McKinley County Sheriff's Office Civil Division has three main responsibilities:
- Civil Processes
- Court Security
- Transports
Staff
Sergeant Salina Brown
Deputy Ben Benally
Deputy James Sanchez
Deputy Jonathan Todachine
Administrative Assistant Maticia Roanhorse
Civil Process Section
This section is responsible for the Service of Civil Processes, Evictions, Carrying out Pre and Post-Judgement Remedies as well as the execution of any other Orders that the Courts deem necessary. The Civil Section serves an area of 5,455 sq. miles for a population of over 74,000 residents.
Court Security
This responsibility comes from a statutory mandate for the Sheriff's Office to attend all District Court hearings as a safety component. When the District Court is in session, a Deputy will be present in the courthouse and assist with check-in security for those attending court.
Transports
The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the transport of prisoners from in and out of state when a judge so orders. This includes outstanding bench warrants, transport to a treatment facility, and transport of juveniles to and from court hearings.