A constable appointed by a magistrate must execute, when required, every lawful order, judgment, and determination of the magistrate and of any magistrate's court. A constable who fails to perform these duties is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 43-326; 1952 Code Section 43-326; 1942 Code Section 1551; 1932 Code Section 1551; Cr. C. '22 Section 499; Cr. C. '12 Section 571; Cr. C. '02 Section 414; G. S. 868; R. S. 329; 1835 (11) 81; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 195.
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