§ 7174. Action against security.
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§ 7174. Action against security.
(a)Scope of section.-- This section applies to a constable subject to all of the following:
(1)The constable has furnished security for the faithful performance of the duties of office.
(2)The constable fails to perform the duties of office.
(3)One of the following subparagraphs applies:
(i)The constable leaves the country before a judgment is entered on the failure under paragraph (2).
(ii)A judgment is entered against the constable for failure under paragraph (2), and the judgment cannot be paid.
(b)Procedure.-- A court of competent jurisdiction may issue a writ of scire facias and proceed against the security.
(c)Appeal.-- A surety and a constable may appeal from a judgment on a writ under subsection (b).
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