Section 36-22-1

Bond.

The sheriff, before entering on the duties of his office, must give bond as required by law.

The official bond of the sheriff shall in no case be less than $5,000.00.

(Code 1852, §680; Code 1867, §814; Code 1876, §726; Code 1886, §806; Code 1896, §3735; Code 1907, §5866; Code 1923, §10185; Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 191, p. 203, §§ 1, 10; Code 1940, T. 41, §91; Code 1940, T. 54, §1.)