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.

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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.