California · Government Code

GOV §1505: Whenever, except in criminal prosecutions, any special penalty, forfeiture, or liability is imposed on any officer of a county or judicial district for nonperformance or malperformance of official dut

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When a county or judicial officer faces penalties, forfeitures, or liabilities for failing to perform official duties outside criminal cases, those obligations attach to the officer's official bond and bind the principal and sureties.

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Whenever, except in criminal prosecutions, any special penalty, forfeiture, or liability is imposed on any officer of a county or judicial district for nonperformance or malperformance of official duties, the liability therefor attaches to the official bond of the officer, and to the principal and sureties thereon.

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