I. Sheriffs and their deputies shall have throughout the state the same power and authority to serve criminal or civil processes, investigate crimes and to pursue and apprehend criminals that they have in their respective counties.
II. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, sheriffs and their deputies shall have authority to enforce civil orders issued by any court.
Source. 1911, 147:1. PL 324:4. RL 380:4. 2007, 321:1, eff. Sept. 14, 2007.