Pennsylvania Act 1843-61 — SHERIFFS IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - FEE

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SHERIFFS IN PHILADELPHIA COUNTY - FEE
                  Act of Mar. 31, 1843, P.L. 122, No. 61              Cl. 16
                                  AN ACT

     Relative to the county of Philadelphia.

        Section 1.  Sheriff of Philadelphia to account monthly to
     county treasurer
        It shall be the duty of the sheriff of the County of
     Philadelphia, on the first Monday of every month, to exhibit to
     the county treasurer, an account of all sums of money which he
     or his deputies may have received during the month, for or on
     account of the county, and pay over the same without deduction
     or abatement to said treasurer.  The said account to be verified
     by the oath or affirmation of the said sheriff and his deputy.
     1843, March 31, P.L. 122, Sec. 1.
        Section 2.  Deputy sheriffs, etc; in Philadelphia, extorting
     illegal fees, to be removed
        If any deputy sheriff, bailiff, jailor, or other officer
     employed by the high sheriff of the County of Philadelphia,
     shall take, demand or receive any fee or charge, other or
     greater than that which is now allowed by law, it shall be the
     duty of the court of common pleas of said county, on complaint
     being made, to grant a rule on the said sheriff, returnable
     within ten days, to show cause why said deputy, bailiff, jailor
     or other officer should not be forthwith dismissed from office;
     and if on return of the said rule, due notice be given to all
     parties interested, there be a default to appear and show cause,
     and the fact be shown to the satisfaction of the said court, it
     shall be the duty of the said court to make the same absolute
     and enforce obedience thereto by attachment: Provided, That
     nothing herein contained shall be construed to repeal any
     existing remedies or penalties for taking illegal fees: And
     Provided, That it shall not be lawful for the sheriff during his
     term of service to reappoint any officer so as aforesaid
     dismissed.  1843, March 31, P.L. 122, Sec. 2.