Except when otherwise provided specifically by law for substitute service by a deputy, a sheriff may appoint an employee of his or her department to serve any summons or writ, by endorsement thereon substantially as follows: “I hereby appoint …….. to serve the within writ;” which shall be dated and signed by the sheriff.

Source

  • Laws 1879, § 125, p. 386;
  • R.S.1913, § 5739;
  • C.S.1922, § 5068;
  • C.S.1929, § 84-805;
  • R.S.1943, (1981), § 84-805;
  • Laws 1987, LB 223, § 2.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 23-1704.02

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.