The Civil Department is the civil and legal process service function of the Sheriff's Department and covers a wide variety of court papers from subpoenas to small claims to orders executing the removal of renters for non-payment of rent. This Division also includes support staff that provides courthouse security.

For more information regarding the service of civil papers including fees, please call (360) 385-3831and ask for the Civil Division or directly at (360) 385-9390 . 

• Service of civil and criminal subpoenas and summons and complaints
• Service of other civil and criminal court documents
• Attaching, maintaining custody of and selling personal property
• Attaching and selling real property
• Executing court ordered evictions

Fees for Sheriff’s civil services are set by RCW and can be found under RCW 36.18.040.