Every clerk shall be held responsible for the books, papers and furniture in his office. Upon his retiring from office or upon his death, he or his representative shall be bound to transfer the same to his successor immediately after such successor has entered upon the duties of his office, under a penalty of one thousand dollars and imprisonment not exceeding one year for failure so to do.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 15-1772; 1952 Code Section 15-1772; 1942 Code Section 1520; 1932 Code Section 1520; Cr. C. '22 Section 468; Cr. C. '12 Section 541; Cr. C. '02 Section 384; G. S. 757; R. S. 301; 1839 (11) 114.