Wayne County Sheriff’s Department

Courthouse Annex
925 Court St.
Honesdale PA, 18431
(570)253-2641

Mark Steelman, Sheriff

Chief Deputy: Chris Rosler

Chief Clerk: Linda Billard

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Deputies

Chad Hankinson	Ray Gabikian
Patricia Krempasky	Danene Van Horn
Gerrit Vanderwell	Barbara Varcoe
Mark Kellam	Robert Pinkney
Richard Fuschino	Mark Santoli

Office Staff:

Linda Billard	Roseanne Fabri
Kelly Reicherts	--

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department is assure a safe environment for our community and an excellent quality of life. We provide a substantial level of services directed in a civil and respectful manner for the protection of lives, property, and welfare of our citizens and visitors.

Sheriff Duties:

The Duties of a Sheriff:	> To serve and enforce all orders of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas. > To provide security and protection for the Court of Common Pleas and court related functions. > To provide courthouse policing throughout the courthouse complex. > To transport prisoners to and from county, state and federal institutions for court appearances. > To keep the peace in the county. > To arrest violators of the law and fugitives. > To assist other law enforcement agencies in the county as requested or in periods of emergency. > To serve Criminal and Domestic bench warrants. > To serve and enforce protection from abuse orders > To enforce child custody orders. > To conduct levies, sales of personal property and real estate. > To issue concealed weapons permits and licenses to sell firearms. > To serve all types of civil process. > To conduct investigations. > To perform other duties as required by the Court of Common Pleas and the County Commissioners.
Personnel:	> The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department currently has 14 full time members, all which come from various law enforcement backgrounds.
Training Requirements:	> Graduation from the Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff’s Academy > Successful qualification in firearms. > Mandatory update training certification > Six month “Meets Expectations” probationary period

Civil Process?:

What are some of the civil process procedures through the Sheriff’s Office?

> 1. Summons, Complaints, Orders, Subpoenas, and etc. 1 copy for each defendant to be served. $200.00 Deposit required. > 2. Real Estate Sheriff sale- $1,500.00 Deposit required (Original Writ Of Execution) - Legible description of real estate - Affidavit pursuant to rule 3129.1 - Attorney to notify all lien holders, other than defendant > 3. Personal Property Sheriff Sale- $350.00 Deposit (Original Writ of Execution) - Listing of Property to be levied - Special instruction if required

Common Questions Concerning Sheriff Sales:

Where and when are the Sheriff Sales held?	> The Sheriff Sales are held on Wednesdays at 10am in the 3rd floor Commissioner's Meeting Room located at 925 Court St. Honesdale Pa 18431
Where are the Sheriff Sales advertised?	> The Sheriff sales are advertised in the News Eagle and Wayne Independent.
What methods of payment are accepted?	> The Sheriff’s office accepts cashier checks and money orders. The money orders must be made out to the Wayne County Sheriff.
How much money is required at the time of sale?	> At the time of sale you must have 10% of the bid price, the remainder is due in 30 days from the date of sale.
Is there any property research required before the sale?	> The Sheriff’s Office strongly recommends doing a complete title search for the property before placing a bid.

*A complete address is required for service. P.O. Box numbers will not be accepted.
*All checks are to be made payable to the Wayne County Sheriff.
*Please call for further help.
*For Additional information, stop in the Sheriff’s office. Most times the Sheriff or his representative will be available to explain the duties of the Sheriff of Wayne County and to provide you with any other resources available.