162-14. Duty to execute process.
Every sheriff, by himself or his lawful deputies, shall execute and make due return of all writs and other process to him legally issued and directed, within his county or upon any river, bay or creek adjoining thereto, or in any other place where he may lawfully execute the same. (1777, c. 218, s. 5, P.R.; 1821, c. 1110, P.R.; R.C., c. 105, s. 17; 1874, c. 33; Code, s. 2079; 1899, c. 25; Rev., s. 2817; C.S., s. 3936; 1973, c. 108, s. 98; 1983, c. 670, s. 8.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 3 - Duties of Sheriff.
§ 162-13 - To receipt for process.
§ 162-14 - Duty to execute process.
§ 162-15 - Imposition of penalty; procedure.
§ 162-16 - Execute summons, order or judgment.
§ 162-17 - Duties of outgoing sheriff for unexecuted process.
§ 162-18 - Payment of money collected on execution.
§ 162-23 - Prevent entering jail for lynching; county liable.
§ 162-24 - Delegation of official duties.
§ 162-25 - Obligations taken by sheriff payable to himself.
§ 162-26 - Sheriff may establish volunteer school safety resource officer program.