California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Government Code - GOV |
Title 1. GENERAL |
Division 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 3. Official Bonds |
ARTICLE 3. Form and Conditions |
Section 1505.
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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.
(Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1553.)