162-15. Imposition of penalty; procedure.
In any case in which a person aggrieved seeks the imposition of penalties against a sheriff for failure or neglect to perform any duty of office or for any default in office as provided in G.S. 162-12, he may proceed by motion in the cause, supported by an affidavit, in a pending action. Upon the filing of a motion in the cause the clerk shall deliver a copy of the motion and affidavit and an order to show cause to the sheriff. (1871-2, c. 74, s. 4; Code, s. 446; Rev., s. 2818; C.S., s. 3937; 1983, c. 670, s. 9.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 3 - Duties of Sheriff.
§ 162-13 - To receipt for process.
§ 162-14 - Duty to execute process.
§ 162-15 - Imposition of penalty; procedure.
§ 162-16 - Execute summons, order or judgment.
§ 162-17 - Duties of outgoing sheriff for unexecuted process.
§ 162-18 - Payment of money collected on execution.
§ 162-23 - Prevent entering jail for lynching; county liable.
§ 162-24 - Delegation of official duties.
§ 162-25 - Obligations taken by sheriff payable to himself.
§ 162-26 - Sheriff may establish volunteer school safety resource officer program.