Chatham County Sheriff's Office

Our Mission

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office is a Constitutional Office of the State of Georgia, committed to upholding the law and delivering the highest standard of public safety services under the leadership of Sheriff Coleman. Our mission extends beyond law enforcement—we are dedicated to protecting life and property, ensuring the humane treatment of individuals in our custody, maintaining the integrity of court security and civil service, executing court orders with precision, and fostering strong partnerships with fellow law enforcement agencies.
This mission is guided by the core principles of integrity, accountability, and service. We recognize that public trust is earned through transparency, professionalism, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of our community. Together, with the support and cooperation of the citizens we serve, we will continue working toward a safer, stronger, and more secure Chatham County.
With unity and purpose, we will uphold this mission—today and always.
Together, we can.

Duties of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office

It is the duty of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office to provide quality services as defined in the State Constitution through:

Operating the jail for the safety and security of the community while providing a safe, humane, and secure environment for both the staff and inmates;
Enforcing state laws in a fair and impartial manner;
Properly receiving and serving civil processes and subpoenas and order from the Probate, Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts;
Properly receiving and executing criminal warrants originating from the Recorder's, Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts;
Providing for the safety of and security of the Superior, State, Magistrate, Recorder's, and Juvenile Courts;
Serving the community by building a partnership with the community.