Section 36-12-20 – Papers, Property, etc., to Be Delivered to Successor Upon Vacation of Office.

Section 36-12-20 Papers, property, etc., to be delivered to successor upon vacation of office. In all cases in which it is not otherwise expressly provided, when any office is vacated, except by the death of the incumbent, all books, papers, property and money belonging or appertaining to such office shall, on demand, be delivered over […]

Section 36-12-21 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Generally – Filing of Complaint; Issuance of Order to Person Refusing, etc., to Deliver Papers, etc., to Show Cause Why Delivery of Same Should Not Be Compelled.

Section 36-12-21 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Filing of complaint; issuance of order to person refusing, etc., to deliver papers, etc., to show cause why delivery of same should not be compelled. If any person refuses or neglects, after demand made, to deliver over any books, papers […]

Section 36-12-22 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Generally – Hearing; Termination of Proceedings Against Person Charged With Withholding Papers, Property, etc., Upon Making of Affidavit.

Section 36-12-22 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Hearing; termination of proceedings against person charged with withholding papers, property, etc., upon making of affidavit. At the time so appointed or at any other time to which the matter may be adjourned, a copy of such order having been […]

Section 36-12-23 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Generally – Imprisonment of Person Charged With Withholding Papers, Property, etc., Upon Failure to Make Affidavit, Etc.

Section 36-12-23 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Imprisonment of person charged with withholding papers, property, etc., upon failure to make affidavit, etc. If the person complained against does not make such affidavit and it appears that any such books, papers or property are withheld, the officer before […]

Section 36-12-24 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Generally – Issuance of Warrant for Search and Seizure of Papers, Property, etc., Upon Failure of Person Charged With Withholding Same to Make Affidavit, Etc.

Section 36-12-24 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally — Issuance of warrant for search and seizure of papers, property, etc., upon failure of person charged with withholding same to make affidavit, etc. In the case stated in Section 36-12-23, if required by the plaintiff, such officer shall also issue […]

Section 36-12-25 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Generally – Examination of Papers, Property, etc., Upon Seizure and Delivery Thereof to Complainant.

Section 36-12-25 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office generally – Examination of papers, property, etc., upon seizure and delivery thereof to complainant. Upon books, papers or property being brought before such officer by virtue of such warrant, he shall inquire and examine whether the same appertained to the office vacated, […]

Section 36-12-26 – Proceedings for Recovery of Papers, Property, etc., by Successor to Office Upon Death of Incumbent, Etc.

Section 36-12-26 Proceedings for recovery of papers, property, etc., by successor to office upon death of incumbent, etc. If any person holding any office in this state dies or his office in any way becomes vacant and any books, papers or property belonging or appertaining to such office come into the possession of any person, […]