N.Y. County Law § 650: General duties of sheriff

§ 650. General duties of sheriff. 1. The sheriff shall perform the

duties prescribed by law as an officer of the court and conservator of

the peace within the county. He shall perform such additional and

related duties as may be prescribed by law and directed by the board of

supervisors or the county legislature.

2. Upon written request by the issurer thereof, the sheriff shall

serve all civil process regardless of whether it has been issued by the

court.