TCA 40-4-116
Liability for neglect of duty
FELONYFelony
What does this charge mean?
This statute makes it illegal for court officers to fail to follow the rules in their job duties (called "neglect of duty" or "misfeasance in office"), which is classified as a misdemeanor. If officers violate this, they can be sued and held financially liable through their official bonds.
Penalty Details
ClassificationFelony
Penalty SummaryFelony
Any failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter by the officers named is a misdemeanor in office, and those officers are liable to judgments on their bonds, by motion, as in other cases of official bonds.
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TCA Section40-4-116