Chapter 22. Sheriff  


§ 17-22-1. "Process," "notice," defined.
§ 17-22-1.5. County sheriff qualifications.
§ 17-22-2. Sheriff -- General duties. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 17-22-2.5. Fees of sheriff.
§ 17-22-3. Transfer of prisoners to state prison.
§ 17-22-4. Jails -- Sheriff as keeper -- Use.
§ 17-22-5. Sheriff's classification of jail inmates -- Classification criteria -- Alternative incarceration programs -- Limitation.
§ 17-22-5.5. Sheriff's classification of jail facilities -- Maximum operating capacity of jail facilities -- Transfer or release of prisoners -- Limitation -- Records regarding release. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 17-22-6. Service of process on prisoners -- Penalty.
§ 17-22-7. Special guards for jail.
§ 17-22-8. Care of prisoners -- Funding of services -- Private contractor.
§ 17-22-8.1. Disclosure of detainee medical clearance. (Effective 5/13/2014)
§ 17-22-9. Federal prisoners.
§ 17-22-9.5. Citizenship determination of incarcerated persons.
§ 17-22-10. Prisoners under civil process.
§ 17-22-11. Return of process.
§ 17-22-12. Return of process as prima facie evidence.
§ 17-22-13. Failure or delay in making return on process -- Penalty.
§ 17-22-14. Failure to levy execution -- Penalty.
§ 17-22-15. Neglect or refusal to pay over money -- Penalty.
§ 17-22-16. Declaring office vacant.
§ 17-22-17. Escapes -- Sheriff's liability.
§ 17-22-18. Rescues -- Sheriff's liability.
§ 17-22-19. Action for escape or rescue -- Defenses.
§ 17-22-20. Only written directions to sheriff binding.
§ 17-22-21. Process justifies sheriff's action.
§ 17-22-22. Process to be exhibited.
§ 17-22-23. Crier of court.
§ 17-22-24. Service of papers, other than process, on sheriff -- Powers of successor.
§ 17-22-25. Service of process on sheriff -- When constable to act.
§ 17-22-26. Sheriff -- Process on behalf of state -- Fees.
§ 17-22-27. Sheriff -- Assignment of court bailiffs -- Contract and costs.
§ 17-22-28. Maintaining order -- Imposing restitution.
§ 17-22-29. Notice to county jail facilities.
§ 17-22-30. Prohibition on providing copy of booking photograph -- Statement required -- Criminal liability for false statement.
§ 17-22-31. Sheriff -- Primary law enforcement authority. (Effective 5/13/2014)