General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE VI. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS |
CHAPTER 37. SHERIFFS |
SECTION 14. Service of writs and precepts after removal
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They may execute precepts in their hands at the time of their removal from office; and, upon a vacancy in the office of sheriff, every deputy in office under him, having a writ or precept in his hands, shall have the same authority to serve, execute and return the same, as if the sheriff had continued in office.