Delaware § 9412 - Certification of appointed constables.
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§ 9412. Certification of appointed constables.
(a) The clerk of the peace shall, within 10 days after the appointment by the government of his or her county of any constable, send by mail to the Auditor of Accounts a true certificate of the name of every such constable, stating therein who is, and who is not, liable to the payment of a fee of $5.00, according to law.
(b) This section shall not apply to the clerk of the peace of New Castle County.
Code 1852, § 131; Code 1915, § 1288; Code 1935, § 1487; 9 Del. C. 1953, § 9412; 55 Del. Laws, c. 85, § 29A; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 9412
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Section 9412 ("Certification of appointed constables.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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