Swain County Sheriff
Employer / Organization
Next Election
Nov 08, 2022
Filing Window
Dec 06, 2021 - Dec 06, 2021
Description
The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for the county. The sheriff oversees the county’s law enforcement department, including deputies and administrative support. County sheriffs typically enforce the law in unincorporated areas within a county, but they also will sometimes provide law enforcement services to municipalities that do not have their own police departments. County sheriffs are in charge of county jails. They are sometimes called upon to serve subpoenas, protection orders, and eviction notices.
Application Guidelines
If you would like to be included on the ballot for county office, follow these three steps. 1) Contact the county board of elections. The elections board can provide information about the availability of filing papers and answer questions regarding nominating petitions and other ballot procedures. 2) Arrange to pick up required paperwork. 3) Return your completed paperwork within the designated filing window. Party candidates will need to meet earlier deadlines to participate in the primary.Submit application to:
Swain County Board of Elections, 1422 Hwy 19 S., Bryson City, NC, 28713, US