South Australian Consolidated Acts

SHERIFF'S ACT 1978 - SECT 7

7—Provision for case where sheriff should not execute process

        (1)         Where—

            (a)         the sheriff is unable, for any reason, to carry out any duties; or

            (b)         it is for any other reason expedient to exercise the powers conferred by this subsection,

a court or a judge may appoint a fit and proper person to execute any process, or to carry out the duties of the sheriff in relation to any matter.

        (2)         Where—

            (a)         any process is directed against the sheriff; or

            (b)         it is otherwise improper for the sheriff to execute any process,

the court or a judge may appoint any fit and proper person to execute that process.

        (3)         A person appointed pursuant to subsection (1) or (2) has, in relation to any matter within the scope of the person's appointment, the powers, duties and immunities of the sheriff.