Indiana § 8-3-17-6 - Surety bond
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 8-3-17-6 — Surety bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-3-17-6. Surety bond
Sec. 6. Every policeman appointed and commissioned shall, before entering upon the discharge of the policeman's duties, give a surety bond of five thousand dollars ($5,000), conditioned upon the faithful performance of the policeman's duties. All the bonds shall be filed with and approved by the Indiana department of transportation, and, upon filing the bond, the policeman shall pay to the department ten dollars ($10).
Formerly: Acts 1927, c.18, s.6; Acts 1975, P.L.80, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.384-1987(ss), SEC.44; P.L.18-1990, SEC.52.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 8-3-17-6
What does Indiana Code § 8-3-17-6 cover?
Section 8-3-17-6 ("Surety bond") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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