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2011 Ohio Revised Code
Title [5] V TOWNSHIPS
Chapter 509: CONSTABLES
509.13 Forfeiture.


OH Rev Code § 509.13 What's This?

Constables shall be liable to a ten per cent forfeiture upon the amount of damages for which judgment may be entered against them, for failing to make return, making a false return, or failing to pay over money collected or received by them in their official capacity. Such judgment must include, in addition to the damages and costs, the forfeiture provided by this section.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953

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