An Ordinance for the better regulation of the office of Sheriff, in this Province.

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    4 Victoria Chapter 15 (Session 6)
  • Year
    1841
  • Concepts
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    41
  • Description
    This Ordinance outlines how complaints against Sheriffs can be filed at the Court of Common Pleas and penalties for Sheriffs found guilty of misconduct. The processes by which Sheriffs can be removed from their positions are outlined.
  • Source
    Not available