§ 20-2-111 Returns; nonerasable materials; fines and penalties

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§ 20-2-111. Returns; nonerasable materials; fines and penalties

    (a) Sheriffs, constables and all officers are required to make their returns upon all processes issued to them with pen and ink or some other nonerasable material or fluid; but the failure of the officer to make the officer's return as required shall in no case vitiate the return.

    (b) Any officer violating this section commits a Class A misdemeanor, and is further liable in damages to any person or persons aggrieved by the violation.