The sheriff and his deputies are conservators of the peace, and to keep the same, to prevent crime, to arrest any person liable thereto, or to execute process of law, they may call any person to their aid; and, when necessary, the sheriff may summon the power of the county.

Source

  • Laws 1879, § 119, p. 385;
  • R.S.1913, § 5656;
  • C.S.1922, § 4983;
  • C.S.1929, § 26-1404;
  • R.S.1943, § 23-1704.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 23-1704

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
  • Process: shall mean a summons, subpoena, or notice to appear issued out of a court in the course of judicial proceedings. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801