§ 696. Sheriffs' duties to receive, execute, and return writs TITLE 12Court ProcedurePART IIProceedings Before TrialCHAPTER 25. PROCESSSubchapter II. Service by Sheriffs and Constables
§ 696. Sheriffs' duties to receive, execute, and return writs
Sheriffs shall receive all writs and precepts issuing from lawful authority at any time and place within their respective precincts, unless they can show reasonable cause to the contrary, and shall execute and return the same agreeably to the direction thereof.