Section 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.