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PUBLIC LAW 91-358-JULY 29, 1970

"(3) take the probate of wills and accept the bonds of executors, administrators, collectors, and guardians, subject to approval of the court. "(b) I n matters over which the Superior Court has probate jurisdiction or powers, the Register of Wills shall— " (1) make full and fair entries, in separate records, of the proceedings of the court; " (2) make fair record in strong bound books of all wills proved before him or the court, keeping separate books for wills within the jurisdiction of the court; "(3) make fair and separate record of other matters required by law to be recorded in the court; "(4) lodge in places of safety, designated by the court, original papers filed with him; "(5) make out and issue every summons, process, and order of the court; " (6) make fair and uniform tables of his fees, and post them in a conspicuous place in his office for the inspection of persons having business therein; " (7) prepare and submit to the Executive Officer of the District of Columbia courts such reports as may be required; and " (8) in every respect, act under the control and direction of the court. "(c) The Register of Wills may not— "(1) practice law in any court of the District of Columbia or of the United States; or "(2) demand or receive any fee, gratuity, gift, or reward for giving his advice in any matter relating to his office. " (d) The Register of Wills shall forfeit to the court the sum of $50 for each day that the tables referred to in subsection (b)(6) are missing through his neglect, which may be recovered as other debts for the same amount are recoverable. "(e) If the Register of Wills or a person acting for him takes a greater fee than the fee provided for by law, he shall pay the party injured $100, which may be recovered as other debts for the same amount are recoverable. "§ 11-2105. Deputies and other employees "The Executive Officer of the District of Columbia courts shall appoint and remove such personnel as may be needed by the Register of Wills, pursuant to chapter 17 of this title. "§ 11-2106. Accounts "All fees, costs, and other moneys, except uncollected fees not required by law to be prepaid, collected by the Register of Wills with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court shall be turned over to the Fiscal Officer of the District of Columbia courts. "Chapter 23.—MEDICAL EXAMINER "Sec. "11-2301. Medical E x a m i n e r; Deputies; appointment, qualifications, and compensation. "11-2302. Supporting services and facilities. •'11-2303. Former duties of coroner; oaths; teaching. "11-2304. Death s to be Investigated; notification and investigation of deaths. "11-2305. Possession of evidence and property. "11-2306. F u r the r investigation; autopsy. "11-2307. Autopsy by pathologist other than medical examiner. "11-2308. Delivery of body; expenses. "11-2309. Records; reports; fees for other services. "11-2310. Records as evidence. "11-2311. Autopsies performed under court order "11-2312. Tis.sue tran.splants.

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