Law Enforcement - Historical Notes
Sheriff
The following acts have no current effect but are included here for reference purposes since they once applied to the Loudon County Sheriff's Office. Also referenced below are acts which repeal prior law without providing new substantive provisions.
- Private Acts of 1919, Chapter 75, provided that the Loudon County sheriff was to be paid an additional $150 per annum for ex-officio services.
- Private Acts of 1919, Chapter 513, set the fees of justices of the peace, the sheriff and deputies and constables for duties in civil and criminal cases.
- Private Acts of 1927, Chapter 730, provided that all workhouse bonds were to be received, approved and collected by the criminal court clerk. This was amended by Private Acts of 1929, Chapter 720, which provided that the principal and sureties of such bonds were to pay 15% of any attorney's fees if such bond were placed in the hands of any attorney for collection.
- Private Acts of 1931, Chapter 246, set the salary of the Loudon County Sheriff at $1,200 per year. This was repealed by Private Acts of 1933, Chapter 121.