North Dakota Century Code Title 11. Counties § 11-15-22. Service of process on sheriff

In all actions or proceedings to which the sheriff is a party, by virtue of office or otherwise, the coroner or other peace officer of the county may serve all necessary process on the sheriff and make return thereon, and the return of the officer making service has the same credit as a sheriff's return. The officer shall receive the same fees as a sheriff receives for like services.