The current sheriff maintains a Detention Facility in Castle Rock, Colorado. This jail is home to inmates who are serving their time of confinement (as part of their sentence), and inmates who are awaiting the outcome of their criminal cases. Additionally, the jail staff is responsible for a number of other duties related to the court, including transportation of inmates for court appearances (in the county and out of the county), and answering out-of-county warrants. Every four years, the elected position of Douglas County Sheriff is up for a vote (according to term limits).