§ 1505 County Officer Bond Liability

Government Code·California

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•If a county or court officer messes up their job, they (and their helpers) might have to pay money.
•This rule doesn’t apply to criminal cases—only to mistakes in their regular work.
•The officer’s official promise (bond) covers the cost if they fail to do their job right.

Example

A county clerk loses important papers for a family’s house sale.

The clerk’s bond (a kind of insurance) would have to pay for the trouble caused, not just the clerk.

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§ 1505 County Officer Bond Liability

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.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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special penalty forfeiture liability nonperformance malperformance official bond principal and sureties

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1505.

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