The sheriff, in person or by his undersheriff or deputy, shall serve and execute, according to law, all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority and to him directed, and shall serve the several courts of record held in his county.
Source: G.L. § 496. G.S. § 600. R.S. 08: § 1283. C.L. § 8758. CSA: C. 45, § 105. CRS 53: § 35-5-15. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-15.
Cross references: For sheriff's duty to serve on tender of fee, see § 30-1-106.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 30 - Government - County
§ 30-10-501. Sheriff - Election - Bond - Insurance
§ 30-10-503. Sheriff Assumes Duties - When
§ 30-10-504. Undersheriff - Duties - Vacancy
§ 30-10-505. Vacancy in Office - Powers of Undersheriff
§ 30-10-509. Liability of Sheriff for Neglect
§ 30-10-511. Sheriff Custodian of Jail
§ 30-10-512. Sheriff to Act as Fire Warden
§ 30-10-514. Sheriff to Transport Prisoners
§ 30-10-515. Sheriff to Execute Writs - Attend Court
§ 30-10-516. Sheriffs to Preserve Peace - Command Aid
§ 30-10-517. Outgoing Sheriff May Proceed With Writs
§ 30-10-518. Coroner When Acting as Sheriff
§ 30-10-519. Service on Sheriff, Made How
§ 30-10-520. Sheriff Not to Act as Attorney
§ 30-10-521. Illegal Fees - Penalty
§ 30-10-522. Actions Against Sheriff - Sureties Liable - When
§ 30-10-523. Sheriff - Permits for Concealed Handguns
§ 30-10-526. Sheriff Office Hiring - Required Use of Waiver - Definitions
§ 30-10-527. Behavioral Health Professionals - Grant Applications Encouraged - Definition - Repeal