Comparative law notes
In the US context, the sheriff's office (part of the police force) is responsible for executing civil judgments (e.g., seizing property).
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Substantiv
partial
noun
In the US context, the sheriff's office (part of the police force) is responsible for executing civil judgments (e.g., seizing property).
a type of local judge in Scotland, able to deal with certain cases
Sheriff Tom Hughes continued the case to a further hearing.