46-17-302. Execution of judgment. (1) The judgment must be executed by the sheriff, constable, marshal, or policeman of the jurisdiction in which the conviction was had.
     (2) When a judgment of imprisonment is entered, a certified copy thereof must be delivered to the sheriff or other officer, which is a sufficient warrant for its execution.
     (3) If a judgment is rendered imposing a fine only without imprisonment for nonpayment and the defendant is not detained for any other legal cause, he must be discharged as soon as the judgment is given.
     (4) A judgment that the defendant pay a fine may also direct that he be imprisoned until the fine be satisfied in the proportion of 1 day's imprisonment for every $25 of the fine. When the judgment is rendered, the defendant must be held in custody the time specified in the judgment unless the fine is paid.
     (5) Any officer charged with the collection of fines under the provisions of this chapter must return the execution to the judge within 30 days from its delivery to him and pay over to the judge the money collected, deducting his fees for the collection.

     History: En. 95-2008 by Sec. 1, Ch. 196, L. 1967; R.C.M. 1947, 95-2008(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 270, L. 1989.