The neglect or refusal of any sheriff, constable, peace officer or jail warden to execute any process, to make proper return of all fines and penalties collected or to receive into custody any prisoner shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall subject the offender to a prosecution by the proper district attorney and to a penalty, upon conviction of each such offense, of $1,000 to the use of the Commonwealth.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 61 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 6101 - Courts of inquiry
Section 6102 - Authority to administer oaths and to act as notary
Section 6103 - Text of part to be available
Section 6104 - Complaints of wrongs
Section 6105 - Redress of damages to property
Section 6106 - Execution of process and sentence
Section 6107 - Disposition of fines and penalties
Section 6108 - Liability of public officers for nonexecution of process
Section 6109 - Compensation of court
Section 6110 - Immunity for action of military courts
Section 6111 - Delegation of authority by Governor and Adjutant General