Prepares and sells real estate property as directed by the court. Sales are conducted by verbal auction with the property sold to the highest bidder. The final bid that is accepted by the Sheriff results in a legally enforceable Contract under Ohio Law.

Administers the foreclosure sales on properties in Richland County on advertised Friday's beginning at 10:00 am, except on Federal Holidays. Beginning in September of 2021, Bank Foreclosure Sales will be conducted online. Refer to our Website for further information. Enters all criminal reports, summonses, traffic citations, and accidents reports into the computer in the Records department. Upon request, will provide copies of reports or arrest information, provide criminal background checks, and fingerprinting for the general public. The Richland County Sheriff's web site lists sex offenders that live in Richland County and also Missing Children reported.