Every judge of probate shall be responsible for the books and papers and also for the furniture in his office. Upon his retiring from office or upon his death, he or his representatives shall be bound to transfer the same to his successor immediately after such successor shall have entered upon the duties of the office, under a penalty of one thousand dollars, to be recovered by indictment, and of imprisonment not exceeding one year.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-490; 1952 Code Section 15-490; 1942 Code Sections 1524, 3656; 1932 Code Sections 1524, 3656; Civ. C. '22 Section 2198; Cr. C. '22 Section 471; Civ. C. '12 Section 1371; Cr. C. '12 Section 544; Civ. C. '02 Section 964; Cr. C. '02 Section 387; G. S. 457, 779; R. S. 304, 834; 1839 (11) 70 Section 37; 1874 (15) 674; 1885 (19) 158.
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