"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much"

 The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Civil Section carries out the Sheriff’s statutory responsibility for the service of process and execution of writs. These judicial process documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys in North Carolina and throughout the United States and include:

• Summons
• Civil Summons
• Domestic Violence Orders
• Claim and Deliveries
• Writs for Possession (real and personal property)
• Civil Orders for Arrest
• Tax Warrants
• Attachments
• Writs of Executions (enforcement of money judgments)
• Child Custody Orders

The Civil Section also enforces levies and writs of attachment and conducts Sheriff’s sales to aid in the collection of money judgments. For information about having your documents served visit the Sheriff's Office during business hours or contact us by phone or email.

☎️(910) 277-3196

  ☎️(910) 276-3385 

amylocklear@scotlandcounty.org

 The Scotland County Sheriff’s Office provides Pistol Purchase and Concealed Carry gun permitting services as required by State and Federal Law.

Citizens may visit the Sheriff’s Office to apply for permits.

In an effort to provide better customer service to the citizens of Scotland County, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office offers an Online Gun Permit Pistol Purchase Program and Online Concealed Carry Permit Program. These programs attempt to streamline the process and reduce the wait time for the Scotland County citizens.

The online program also allows the applicant to keep track of the application process by notifying the applicant via email at different levels of the process. It will also help insure you have all the correct documents you need to bring with you when you come to the Sheriff’s Office. Please note there is a $3.00 fee to apply on-line, and there is no fee to apply in person. If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us by visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours by phone or email.

 ☎️(910) 277-3166

 ☎️(910) 276-3385

mdavis@scotlandcounty.org

The Records Division performs a variety of clerical duties for the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office. Their daily activities include public service, records maintenance, document production and data processing. They are in constant contact with the public in the office and by phone in order to answer routine questions, schedule appointments, issue gun permits, and assist with any office activities. They are also responsible for the maintenance of records, warrants, court orders, civil documents, and other related activities.

The Records Division strives to make customer service our top priority. If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us by visiting the Sheriff's Office during business hours or by phone or email.

☎️(910) 277-3167 

  ☎️(910) 276-3385 

mmaring@scotlandcounty.org

 The Child Support Enforcement Division is a specialized division of the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Support Service Division.  

The Child Support Enforcement Division was created by a contractual agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services Division of the North Carolina Department of Social Services, the Scotland County Board of Commissioners, and the Sheriff of Scotland County. This contract is renewed on an annual basis.

The Child Support Enforcement Division is comprised of a Lieutenant who serves all legal papers initiated by the Child Support Enforcement Agency; including contempt orders and arrest papers which the Judicial Authorities and the Child Support Enforcement Agency issue when deemed necessary.  

 ☎️(910) 276-3385

jbutler@scotlandcounty.org

 The Health Department Security Officer is a specialized officer of the Scotland County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Scotland County Health Department 

for security

The Health Department Security Officer was create by a contractual agreement between the Scotland County Health Department, the Scotland County Board of Commissioners, and the Sheriff of Scotland County.This contract is renewed on an annual basis.

The Health Department Security Officer is comprised of a Deputy who provides law enforcement security to those that work at the Health Department and to the citizens of Scotland County who are visiting the Health Department. 

 ☎️(910) 276-3385 

jvernon@scotlandcounty.org 

 The Civil Records Division, under the direction of the Office Manager and supervision of the Office Supervisor, perform a variety of clerical duties for the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office. Their daily activities include public service, records maintenance, document production and data processing. They are in constant contact with the public in the office and by phone in order to answer routine questions, schedule appointments, issue gun permits, and assist with any office activities. They are also responsible for the maintenance of records, warrants, court orders, civil documents, and other related activities.

The  Civil Records Division strives to make customer service our top priority. If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us.

 ☎️(910) 276-3385 

dcarlyle@scotlandcounty.org