78488315.2-1619Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsPowers Of Local GovernmentLocal Constitutional Officers, Courthouses And SuppliesSheriffWhen officers not to take obligationsCode 1950, § 15-513; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-78; 1997, c. 587.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-1619//15.2-1619/15.2/II/16/3/15.2-1619

No officer shall, by color of his office, take any obligation of or for any person in his custody, otherwise than is directed by law.section

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