§ 792 — Execution of warrant

§ 792. Execution of warrant. The sheriff to whom a warrant is issued,\nmust collect each fine out of the personal property of the person fined,\nas prescribed by law or the rules of civil practice for the collection,\nby levy upon and sale of personal property, of an execution issued out\nof a court of record; and he is entitled to like fees thereupon. If\nsufficient personal property of a delinquent can not be found to pay the\nfine and the fees, the sheriff must arrest the delinquent, and detain\nhim in custody until he pays the same, as upon an execution against the\nperson, issued in an action, out of the supreme court; and he is\nentitled to like fees thereupon.\n