Fannin County Court Service’s is responsible for the security of the Fannin County Courthouse and the safety of all who work in or visit the courthouse. Court Services is run by Lt. Joel Pack.
Court Service Officers run the metal detector and x-ray machine at the courthouse to insure that weapons or other contraband does not enter the courthouse. When not providing security for Superior Court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court or Juvenile Court, they serve civil papers from all the different courts. They are responsible for inmate transports to and from other agencies, inmate movement to and from court, juvenile transport, and transport of mental patients to state facilities.
Lt. Pack supervises 4 deputies and 2 part time employees. He began his career with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office in 2007. Lt. Pack has also served as a Patrolman for the City of McCaysville and a Deputy for the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Pack holds many certifications including General Instructor, Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, EVOC Instructor, and is currently serving on the S.W.A.T. team as an alternate entry team member and sniper. During his career Lt. Pack has worked in the Uniform Patrol Division and the Detention Center. He has logged over 2200 training hours during his employment history.
