Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org34745515.2-1619When officers not to take obligations2026Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentLocal Constitutional Officers, Courthouses and SuppliesSheriff

No officer shall, by color of his office, take any obligation of or for any person in his custody, otherwise than is directed by law.

Code 1950, § 15-513; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-78; 1997, c. 587.