Sheriff's Office
48 Court Street
Building #8
Canton, New York 13617

Ph: 315-379-2222
Fx: 315-379-0335

Kevin M. Wells - Department Head

kwells@stlawco.org

Scott F. Bonno - Undersheriff

sbonno@stlawco.org

Barbara Carbone - Secretary to the Sheriff

bcarbone@stlawco.org

St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office
Civil Division Eviction Policy

POLICY

The policy of the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Civil Division is NOT to give legal advice on the matter of evictions. If the matter proceeds to court, and a warrant has been issued, the following guidelines are in effect when the warrant is executed.

• ALL fees and anticipated expenses to the Sheriff must be paid in advance.
• The Civil Division MUST INSPECT the WARRANT before accepting and executing.
• ALL EVICTION EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE Sheriff’s Civil Division, i.e.: employee overtime; will be billed to you when the process is finalized.
• FEES ARE: $114.00 for initial person and $34.00 for any additional persons, plus mileage (three times). No refunds once the procedure has commenced

ORIGINAL WARRANT

The original warrant must be furnished from the court of jurisdiction. The warrant must contain the following:

• Address warrant to: THE SHERIFF OF ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY
• Original copy – containing Judge’s signature
• Eviction Residence – 911 address, complete description of residence containing apartment number, i.e.: if apartment house specify on warrant Apartment A, downstairs, upstairs, right, left, straight ahead, etc.

72-HOUR NOTICE SERVED

• The Sheriff’s Civil Division will proceed by serving a seventy-two (72) hour notice.
• Do not anticipate anything. You will be contacted. We will provide you with the date, and time of the eviction.
• You are expected to be at the residence on the date, and time of the eviction.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

YOU are responsible for the physical removal of the tenant’s/tenants’ personal belongings. You must provide storage for items removed, (for a reasonable period). If the aforementioned method is selected, then you must bear the responsibility for same as follows:

• Adequate manpower to remove the items. (We suggest 3 to 4 people for an apartment or 4 to 5 people for an entire house).
• Proper storage area. (We suggest inside storage; however, it can be outside, if you properly cover the items). The property cannot be stored on the eviction property.
• Equipment (trucks, etc.) must be provided by you to remove the items. (We suggest several pick-up trucks and for an excessive eviction, rental of a large truck.)

EVICTION TIME PARAMETERS

If you provide manpower and equipment, as stated above, the eviction should be accomplished within the officer’s regular work schedule. However, if the officer is required to work beyond his regular hours, you will be charged for his/her overtime.

EVICTION ASSISTANCE

If you cannot meet the aforementioned requirements, the Sheriff’s Civil Division possibly can assist you in making arrangements. In any case, the arrangements are strictly between you and the vendor.

ATTORNEY INQUIRIES

Questions regarding storage (how long to store) should be addressed to your attorney. However, we feel a proper period of time should be allotted.

NOTIFICATION TO EVICTED PERSON REGARDING PROPERTY

The Sheriff’s Civil Division will notify the person(s) evicted that his/her property could be disposed of. The tenant will be responsible to contact you (the landlord) for getting his/her property back. Be reminded that the tenant has a much right to his/her property as you to yours. You cannot withhold the property for any reason. You must release the property to him/her upon reasonable request.

NOTE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT, IF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET; WE CANNOT PROCEED WITH THE EVICTION.THE WARRANT WILL BE RETURNED TO THE COURT and you will be required to pays fees a second time.