Can local police serve a sheriff's warrant in most states?

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Can local police serve a sheriff's warrant in most states?

Pennsylvania in particular

2007-02-01 10:15:44 · 3 answers · asked by im_chasing_rainbows 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police

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All law enforcement can serve warrants, regardless of origin. There are limitations on some out of state warrants, but that is a case by case basis.

2007-02-01 10:37:13 · answer #1 · answered by gunsandammoatwork 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

All warrents are issued by a judge or District Magistrate and can be served by a Sheriff, Police Officer, Constable or any other sworn law enfocement officer.

2007-02-01 10:58:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Definitly, as long as the individual officer is sworn in.

2007-02-01 11:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by MAD MARDEN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋