§608. Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity
When on presentment of the grand jury or information of the Attorney General to the Superior Court, any register of deeds, by default, confession, demurrer or verdict, after due notice, is found guilty of misconduct in his office or incapable of discharging its duties, the court shall enter judgment for his removal from office and issue a writ to the sheriff to take possession of all the books and papers belonging thereto and deliver them to the register of deeds. [PL 1981, c. 698, §169 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 698, §169 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 1: PERSONNEL OF OFFICE
33 §601. Election of register; vacancies
33 §602. Examination of lists by Governor; certificates; tenure
33 §605. Deputy; oath and duties
33 §606. Clerk of courts as register (REPEALED)
33 §608. Removal of register for misconduct or incapacity
33 §609. Successors may complete records and grant certificates
33 §610. Certificates, conditions and requisites of
33 §611. Recording officer not to draft or aid in drafting recorded instrument