Sheriff's Office

About the Office
Hours M-F 8:30 - 4:30 Sheriff
Phone 570-296-6459
Fax 570-296-3564
Internal Extension 1270
Address 412 Broad Street Suite 5
Milford, PA 18337
   
Sheriff Kerry Welsh

Mission Statement

The Pike County Sheriff's Office dedicates itself to professionalism, integrity and honesty while serving the citizens of the county. While maintaining the traditional Sheriff's services this office will continue to expand services in an ever-changing world. The most important mission is based on mutual respect and responsibility shared by all the citizens and agencies it serves. Above all protecting the rights and privileges of all persons.

Car Seat Check

Pike County Sheriff's Office Duties

  • County Owned Building Security
  • Inmate Transportation
  • Civil Process
  • Service of Protection from Abuse Orders
  • Arrest/Bench Warrant Service
  • Bomb Disposal Unit
  • Car Seat Safety Checks
  • Concealed Carry Permits
  • Community Relations Events/ Outreach
  • Public CPR & Senior Citizen Scam Training
  • Sheriff Sales
  • Assist Other Law Enforcement Agencies in Pike County
  • Precious Metals Applications
  • License to Sell Firearms Applications
  • Enforcing Laws of the Commonwealth within Pike County
  • Drug Take Back Program

2024 Sheriff Sales
  • January 17, 2024
  • February 21, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • April 17, 2024
  • May 22, 2024
  • June 26, 2024
  • July 17, 2024
  • August 21, 2024
  • September 18, 2024
  • October 16, 2024
  • November 20, 2024
  • No Sales in December
Sheriff Fee Schedule
Civil Complaints
$300.00 Deposit payable to Sheriff Pike County

1 Copy for each defendant to be served
1 Copy for Sheriff Office file

Appropriate Fees

1 Sheriff Return * for each defendant to be served typed or printed clearly
IF WE CANNOT READ THEM, EVERYTHING WILL BE RETURNED
Self addressed stamped envelope for return
Personal Property

$500.00 Deposit payable to Sheriff Pike County

5 Copies of Writ

Sheriff Return * for each defendant, 1 for the Levy, Garnishee (if required) typed or printed clearly
IF WE CANNOT READ THEM, EVERYTHING WILL BE RETURNED
Correct Amount of Interrogatories for each Garnishee (if required)
Appropriate Fees
Self addressed stamped envelope for return

Real Estate

There will be a pre-registration before the sale for any potential bidders.

$2,500.00 Deposit payable to Sheriff Pike County

6 Copies of Writ of Execution (Need per diem for interest on writ as well)
1 Copy Notice of Sale (Leave date blank, we will fill in once we get it)
Please put all defendant's names on the same notice.
2 Copies of the 3129 Affidavit
6 Copies of the description of Property (must state whether or not property is improved)
Sheriff Return * for each Defendant (If being personally served) and Posting (we will send returns if you call & request them).

IF WE CANNOT READ THEM EVERYTHING WILL BE RETURNED

Appropriate Fees
Self-addressed stamped envelope for returns
It is your responsibility to serve all lien holders and send us a copy of the affidavit.

ALL SALES ARE HELD IN THE ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH HALL
200 EAST HIGH STREET, MILFORD, PA 18337.

THEY ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAYS AT 11:00 AM AND ARE SCHEDULED ONCE A MONTH FOR A SCHEDULED DATE AFTER OUR OFFICE RECEIVES ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.

NO SALES ARE SET IN ADVANCE!!

ANY PAPERS RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE FEES & REQUIREMENTS WILL BE RETURNED!! SERVICE WILL NOT BE MADE WITHOUT THE CORRECT FEES!!