Duties.
Jacksonville Charter, art. 8, § 8.01
in effectSection 8.01. - Duties.
The sheriff shall be responsible for the performance of duties imposed upon the sheriff of Duval County by the Constitution or by the general or special laws of Florida and shall be responsible for the management, operation, and control of law enforcement and traffic safety in the consolidated government. When deemed necessary, the sheriff may contract for traffic engineering services to be provided by an independent engineer or engineering firm, with the approval of the council. He shall administer the prison farm and jails, and shall be responsible for service of civil process.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 80-512, § 1; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHRELA_PTACHLACHJAFL_ART8SH_S8.01DUFetched: 10/27/2026
