The word “sheriff” , or “officer” , as used in this chapter is meant to apply to the like officer of any other court. [C51, §1883; R60, §3244; C73, §3023; C97, §3934; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 12144; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §639.68 ]