If any magistrate fails to hold a preliminary examination or have it waived by setting a date for such preliminary examination and to return such papers and report thereon to the clerk, as directed in this Code, he shall be subject to the payment of a fine of five dollars for every such default, within the discretion of the court to which a rule thereof shall be made returnable.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 43-235; 1952 Code SECTION 43-235; 1942 Code SECTION 936; 1932 Code SECTION 1545; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 492; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 565; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 408; G. S. 855, 856; R. S. 323; 1836 (6) 552; 1839 (11) 23; 1918 (30) 769.