§ 978 Certified copy of judgment furnished to officer - Officer authorized to execute judgment except of death.

When a court hands down a judgment in a criminal case (as long as it's not a death sentence), the officer in charge of carrying out that judgment needs to get a certified copy of it right away. This copy comes from the court's official records of the case.

This certified copy is all the officer needs to do their job. They don't need any extra paperwork, warrant, or special permission to carry out the judgment. The copy itself gives them full authority to act.

In simple terms, this rule makes sure things move quickly and smoothly after a judge issues a ruling. It cuts down on unnecessary steps so the officer responsible for enforcing the judgment can do so right away, without waiting on additional documents or approvals.