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2025 Delaware Code
Title 20 - Military and Civil Defense
Chapter 1. DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD
Subchapter IV. Courts-Martial and Sentences
§ 162. Violation of duties by sheriffs, constables and wardens.
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§ 162. Violation of duties by sheriffs, constables and wardens.
Whoever, being a sheriff, constable or prison warden neglects or refuses to:
(1) Execute any process, or
(2) Make proper return of all fines and penalties collected,
shall be fined $100 for each such offense for the use of this State.
Code 1915, § 310K; 33 Del. Laws, c. 46, § 1; Code 1935, § 284; 20 Del. C. 1953, § 162; 64 Del. Laws, c. 258, § 1;
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