(1) If the judgment imposes a sentence of death or confinement in the penitentiary, two (2) certified copies thereof shall be furnished forthwith to the sheriff, who shall execute the same by delivering the defendant and a certified copy of the judgment to the person in charge of the institution of confinement and filing a written return thereof in the office of the clerk of the court within ten (10) days thereafter.

(2) If the judgment imposes a sentence of confinement for a misdemeanor, the clerk shall issue a commitment on which shall be stated the period of confinement as established by the judgment. Two (2) certified copies of this order shall be furnished to the sheriff for execution as provided above in paragraph (1).

(3) All court orders, opinions, or judgments relating to the custody of a convicted felon shall be served upon the Warden of the Assessment Center, Department of Corrections by the Clerk of the Court in which said document is entered. Failure of the clerk to perform the duty imposed herein shall not affect the validity of said order, opinion, or judgment.