From and after the passing of this Act, all summonses, warrants, search warrants, warrants of commitment for trial, or orders for the escort and conveyance of prisoners, and all other processes issued by any Officer in any Criminal proceeding, shall be directed and delivered to Officers of the Police alone; and such processes shall be served and executed by them and none others.
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