2025 Ohio Revised Code
Title 5 | Townships
Chapter 509 | Constables
Section 509.13 | Forfeiture.

Universal Citation:
OH Rev Code § 509.13 (2025)
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Effective: October 1, 1953

Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly

Constable 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.

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