§ 26-39-206 - Settlement for other moneys received.

26-39-206. Settlement for other moneys received.

(a) In like manner and time as provided in 26-39-205, the sheriff or collector shall be required to settle his accounts of all moneys received by him on account of taxes, fines, penalties, and judgments. They shall be entered of record, so as to show:

(1) What is due the state and county, respectively;

(2) From what officer received;

(3) From what branch of revenue; and

(4) The particular fund, if any, to which it belongs.

(b) If any collector shall fail to make settlement with the county court at the time required, he shall be attached until he makes a settlement. Immediately after settlement with the county court, the county clerk shall certify to the Auditor of State the amount due the state. The collector shall, within fifteen (15) days, pay the sums into the State Treasury and, in ten (10) days, pay over to the county treasurer all sums due the county.