CLERK of the Peace, an officer belonging to the sessions of the peace, whose business it is to read indictments, enrol the proceedings, and draw the process. He likewise certifies into the King's Bench transcripts of indictments, outlawries, attainders, and convictions had before the justices of peace, within the time limited by statute, under a certain penalty. This office is in the gift of the custos rotulorum, and may be executed by deputy.