Smyth County Sheriff's Office

Court Security/Transportation Department

The Court Security/Transport Division is supervised by Captain Tony Powers. There is one full time and several part time deputies responsible for courtroom security and transportation.

Sgt. Eric Davidson supervises daily operations..

The Court Security section is responsible for maintaining order within the County's Circuit Courtroom, General District Courtroom, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courtroom. The division also provides support services to judges as situations dictate, opening and closing court sessions, calling cases appearing before the court, managing jurors, bringing defendants and inmates before the court, and performing other related tasks as required by the courts.  Their duties include the protection of life and property for judges, court personnel, attorneys, citizens, and prisoners.  They ensure court proceedings take place in a safe and orderly manner.

Items not allowed in court: