(a)   A sheriff shall collect the fees of a clerk, register, attorney, or
other officer when requested to do so.
  (b)   A sheriff is answerable for all penalties imposed on an inhabitant of
his county by a court of the State unless he shows that the person
liable for the penalty is insolvent.
  (c)   A sheriff may request a writ of execution for an uncollected fee or
penalty, however, no levy may be made under the writ until 60 days
after the date it was issued. Before the 60 days elapse, the person
against whom the writ was issued may post a recognizance to stay the
execution. If a recognizance is forfeited, the sheriff shall deduct the
costs incurred by a county and pay them to the clerk of the court for
payment to the county.
  (d)   (1)   After deducting costs, all fees or penalties collected by a sheriff
shall be paid to the county where the offense occurred, or to the
person or entity entitled to receive them.
    (2)   Costs shall be paid to the person entitled to receive
them.
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