§ 14-246. Failure of ex-magistrate to turn over books, papers and money. - North Carolina Statutes

§14‑246.  Failure of ex‑magistrate to turn over books, papers andmoney.

If any magistrate, onexpiration of his term of office, or if any personal representative of adeceased magistrate shall, after demand upon him by the clerk of the superiorcourt, willfully fail and refuse to deliver to the clerk of the superior courtall dockets, all law and other books, all money, and all official papers whichcame into his hands by virtue or color of his office, he shall be guilty of aClass 1 misdemeanor. (Code, ss. 828, 829; 1885, c. 402; Rev., s. 3578;C.S., s. 4399; 1973, c. 108, s. 10; 1993, c. 539, s. 155; 1994, Ex. Sess., c.24, s. 14(c).)