Government Code - GOV
TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000]
( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000 - 3599.84]
( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) CHAPTER 3. Official Bonds [1450 - 1653]
( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) ARTICLE 3. Form and Conditions [1500 - 1505]
( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. ) 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 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.)