The sheriff and his deputies:
  (a) are officers of the court for the purpose of executing the process of the court;

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.582

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
  (b) may execute all lawful orders and process of the court in any county of the state;
  (c) to whom process is directed may be punished for disobedience or default therein in the manner prescribed by law.