Sec. 582.
The sheriff and his deputies:
(a) are officers of the court for the purpose of executing the process of the court;
(b) may execute all lawful orders and process of the court in any county of the state;
(c) to whom process is directed may be punished for disobedience or default therein in the manner prescribed by law.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1974, Act 297, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-5 - Chapter 5 Circuit Courts: Organization and Powers (600.501...600.596)
236-1961-5-COURT-OFFICERS - Court Officers (600.565...600.596)
Section 600.565 - Judicial Clerks; Appointment, Duties, Salary.
Section 600.567 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.571 - Circuit Court Clerks; Duties, Accounting.
Section 600.572 - Deposits With Court; Bond of Clerk.
Section 600.573 - Deposits With Court; Deposit in Bank.
Section 600.574 - Deposits With Court; Certificate; Securities, Accounting.
Section 600.575 - Deposits With Court; Payment on Court Order.
Section 600.576 - Deposits With Court; Liability of Payor.
Section 600.579 - Deputy Circuit Court Clerks; Appointment, Salary.
Section 600.581 - Sheriff and Deputy; Attendance at Court Sessions.
Section 600.582 - Sheriff and Deputy; Officers of Court; Powers; Disobedience or Default.
Section 600.584 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Aid in Performing Duties.
Section 600.585 - Sheriff and Deputy, Coroner; Power of the County.
Section 600.587 - Sheriff, Constable, or Other Officer; Wilful Neglect to Execute Process; Penalty.
Section 600.588 - Sheriff and Deputy, Constable; Attending Jury.
Section 600.589 - Fine; Excuse, Remission.
Section 600.592 - Repealed. 1996, Act 374, Eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
Section 600.594 - Employee as Member of State Employees' Retirement System.