When any coroner is required to act as sheriff, or any other officer in this state is required to perform any duties belonging to any other office, for the time being, he shall have the same powers in respect to that duty as are given by law to the officer whose duties he performs, and shall be entitled to receive the same compensation for his services.
Source: G.L. § 562. G.S. § 662. R.S. 08: § 1360. C.L. § 8837. CSA: C. 45, § 184. CRS 53: § 35-1-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-1-6. L. 64: p. 221, § 47.