V. Makes a general statement of the financial affairs of his
office to the board of supervisors, annually.
VI. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
I. He is the attorney for the county.
II. Presents complaints made to him accusing parties of crime, to
the grand jury.
III. Draws "bills of indictment" when found by the grand jury.
IV. Tries indicted parties in the Oyer and Terminer, and Court of
Sessions.
VII. CORONERS.
I. Look after and inquire into all matters concerning persons
slain, or who have died mysteriously.
II. Summon a jury, subpoena witnesses, and ascertain as far as
possible all the facts in regard to the death.
III. In case of a vacancy in the office of sheriff, and there
being no under sheriff, one of the coroners designated by the
county judge, performs the duties of sheriff until said vacancy be
filled by election or appointment.
IV. Have power to arrest the sheriff upon criminal processes.
VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE POOR.
Have the general care of the county poor house; appoint persons to
take charge of the same; and render an account annually to the
"board of supervisors" of their doings.
IX. JUSTICES OF SESSIONS.
I. Sit upon the bench with the county judge in the Court of
Sessions and with the Supreme Court judge in the Oyer and
Terminer, for the trial of such criminals as have been indicted by
a grand jury.
II. The law gives them just as much power in the decision of
questions as the judge.
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