County of Mercer
Sheriff's Office

Functions


Courthouse Security

Deputies assigned to courtrooms, hearing rooms, or offices within the court structure are given the responsibility of maintaining order, security, and taking custody of defendants who are incarcerated in jail or are sentenced by the court. Sheriff's Deputies also screen people entering the courthouse.

Prisoner Transport

Transports are done on a daily basis by the Mercer County Sheriff's Deputies.

Warrant Service

Mercer County deputies are assigned to the service of county issued bench warrants. Deputies actively pursue fugitives for warrants issued by our District Judges, Court of Common Pleas and Domestic Relations.