§ 12-815. Return by sheriff of other county - Proof of timely mailing of return.

When execution shall be issued in any county in this state and directed to the sheriff of another county, it shall be lawful for such sheriff having the execution, after having discharged all the duties required of him by law, to inclose such execution, by mail, to the clerk of the court who issued the same.  On proof being made by such sheriff that the execution was mailed soon enough to have reached the office where it was issued within the time prescribed by law, the sheriff shall not be liable for any penalty or damages if it does not reach the office in due time.

R.L. 1910, § 5184.  Amended by Laws 1990, c. 185, § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.