It is the duty of the sheriffs, undersheriffs, and deputies to keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots, and unlawful assemblies and insurrections. For that purpose, and for the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they, and every coroner, may call to their aid such person of their county as they may deem necessary.
Source: G.L. § 497. G.S. § 601. R.S. 08: § 1284. C.L. § 8759. CSA: C. 45, § 106. CRS 53: § 35-5-16. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-16. L. 64: p. 383, § 7.
Cross references: For authority of a peace officer to command aid, see §§ 16-3-202 and 18-8-107.
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