RCW 36.28.020
Powers of deputies, regular and special.
Every deputy sheriff shall possess all the power, and may perform any of the duties, prescribed by law to be performed by the sheriff, and shall serve or execute, according to law, all process, writs, precepts, and orders, issued by lawful authority.
Persons may also be deputed by the sheriff in writing to do particular acts; including the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and the sheriff shall be responsible on his or her official bond for their default or misconduct.
[ 2009 c 549 § 4051; 1963 c 4 § 36.28.020. Prior: 1961 c 35 § 2; prior: (i) Code 1881 § 2767, part; 1871 p 110 § 1, part; 1863 p 557 § 2, part; 1854 p 434 § 2, part; RRS § 4160, part. (ii) 1886 p 174 § 1; Code 1881 § 2768; 1863 p 557 § 3; 1854 p 434 § 3; RRS § 4167.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.28 - County Sheriff.
36.28.011 - Duty to make complaint.
36.28.020 - Powers of deputies, regular and special.
36.28.030 - New or additional bond of sheriff.
36.28.040 - May demand fees in advance.
36.28.050 - May demand indemnifying bond.
36.28.060 - Duplicate receipts—Penalties.
36.28.090 - Service of process when sheriff disqualified.
36.28.100 - Employment of prisoners.
36.28.110 - Sheriff not to practice law.
36.28.120 - Duty of retiring sheriffs, constables, and coroners—Successors' duties.
36.28.130 - Actions by successors and by officials after expiration of term of office validated.
36.28.150 - Liability for fault or misconduct.
36.28.160 - Office at county seat.
36.28.170 - Standard uniform for sheriffs and deputies.
36.28.180 - Allowance for clothing and other incidentals.
36.28.190 - City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services.
36.28.200 - Statewide sexual assault kit tracking system—Participation by sheriff and deputies.