What must a sheriff do if a person resists the execution of process?

The correct response is to certify the names of those resisting to the court. In the context of process serving, when an individual actively resists the execution of a legal process, it is the sheriff’s responsibility to document and report the resistance to the court. This ensures that there is an official record of the obstruction, which the court can then address through legal means.

Certifying the names of those involved allows the court to take appropriate action against those who are obstructing the legal process. This could involve holding them in contempt or taking other legal measures to enforce the process effectively. Engaging the legal system in this manner helps maintain order and supports the integrity of the judicial process.

The sheriff's role is to uphold the law and facilitate the enforcement of court orders, and informing the court of resistance aligns with these duties. Other potential actions, such as ignoring the resistance or making arrests arbitrarily, would not only undermine the judicial process but could also lead to complications regarding the application of the law. Seeking assistance from other officers might be a response in some scenarios, but the fundamental duty remains to report to the court regarding those resisting.