42 Pa. C.S. § 2921 : Consolidated Statutes — JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE — ORGANIZATION — OTHER STRUCTURAL PROVISIONS — OFFICERS SERVING PROCESS AND ENFORCING ORDERS — SHERIFFS — Powers and duties of the sheriff TEXT PDF The sheriff, either personally or by deputy, shall serve process and execute orders directed to him pursuant to law. 42 Pa.C.S. § 2921 1978, April 28, P.L. 202, No. 53, § 10(27), effective 6/27/1978.