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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-42 > Chapter-42-29 > 42-29-27SECTION 42-29-27
§ 42-29-27 Death of sheriff –Continuation in office of deputies. – In case of the death of any sheriff, his or her deputy or deputies shallcontinue in office, unless removed as herein provided, and shall execute theduties of the office, in the name of the deceased, until another sheriff shallbe appointed and sworn, and shall have given bond as before prescribed, and theneglect or misfeasance of the deputies in the meantime, as well as before,shall be a breach of the condition of the bond given as before directed by thesheriff who appointed them.
