What is the difference between a sheriff and police department? Do they govern different things and have completely separate powers? Does one have more jurisdiction over another and what happens when it comes to committing a criminal offence?
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I’ll add a slightly Australian (and probably very Anglo-friendly) flavour to this. The police are responsible for enforcing the law and bringing you to court. The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law on any debts imposed on that court process.
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