Writs in hand on expiration of term or removal

19-815. Writs in hand on expiration of term or removal. Sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputies may execute and return all such writs and processes as shall be in their hands at the expiration of their office, or at the time of their removal from office, which they shall have begun to execute by service, levy or collection of money thereon. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 25, § 109; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-815. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Proceedings to amerce a sheriff are on a written motion; to amerce sheriff after term expires negligence is essential. Armstrong v. Grant, 7 Kan. 285, 296. 2. Outgoing sheriff may allow successor to execute writ. Croner v. Keefer, 103 Kan. 204, 207, 173 P. 282. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026