North Carolina § 1-431 - When sheriff liable as bail.
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§ 1-431. When sheriff liable as bail.
If, after arrest, the defendant escapes, or is rescued, or bail is not given or justified, or a deposit is not made instead thereof, the sheriff is himself liable as bail. But he may discharge himself from such liability by the giving and justification of bail at any time before process against the person of the defendant to enforce an order or judgment in the action. History (C.C.P., s. 171; Code, s. 313; Rev., s. 749; C.S., s. 789.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-431 ("When sheriff liable as bail.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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