Clerk of Court as Ex Officio Sheriff

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Republic Act No. 915: Clerk of Court as Ex Officio Sheriff

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Clerk of Court as Ex Officio Sheriff

Law: Republic Act No. 915

Decision Date: Jun 20, 1953

Republic Act No. 915 designates the clerk of the Court of First Instance as the ex officio sheriff of a province and any city previously part of the province, granting them additional compensation for their duties.

Law Summary

Compensation for Services Rendered in Cities

When serving as ex officio sheriff in a city, the clerk is entitled to an additional compensation.
The maximum additional compensation is capped at one thousand two hundred pesos (₱1,200).
The exact amount is to be determined by the city council or municipal board.
This compensation is payable from the city’s funds.

Repeal of Prior Law

Commonwealth Act No. 629 is expressly repealed by this act.

Effectivity

The provisions of this act become effective immediately upon its approval.

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