ยง 400. Sheriff may command power of county to overcome resistance. If
a sheriff, to whom a mandate is directed and delivered, finds, or has
reason to apprehend, that resistance will be made to the execution
thereof, he may command all persons in his county, or as many as he
thinks proper, and with such arms as he directs, to assist him in
overcoming the resistance and, if necessary, in arresting and confining
the resisters, their aiders and abettors, to be dealt with according to
law.
Structure New York Laws
Article 13 - Sheriffs and Constables
400 - Sheriff May Command Power of County to Overcome Resistance.
401 - Sheriff Must Certify to Court Names of Persons Resisting Execution of Mandate.
402 - Sheriff or Deputy to Attend Term of Appellate Division.
403 - Sheriff Must Notify Constables and Deputies to Attend Terms.
404 - Sheriff or Constable Not Required to Attend Special Term Supreme Court in Certain Cases.
406 - Sheriff, Deputy or Constable Must Act as Crier When Directed by Court.
407 - Deputy Sheriff Must Attend Court as Notified.
408 - Designation by Sheriff of Monroe County of Attendants for Supreme and County Courts.
409 - Designation by Sheriff of Onondaga County of Court Attendants for Supreme and County Courts.
410 - Appointment of Court Attendants in Oneida County.
411-A - Court Attendant in Herkimer County.
411-B - Designation by Sheriff of Dutchess County of Attendants for Certain Courts in Such County.