Alabama § 45-14-160 Liability for Monetary Loss

Alabama Statutes

§ 45-14-160 — Liability for Monetary Loss

Alabama § 45-14-160

Title 45Local Laws

Ch. 14Clay County

Art. 16Government Finance and Operations

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Ala. Code § 45-14-160 (2026).

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(a)The County Commission of Clay County shall reimburse the office of judge of probate or revenue commissioner from the general fund the amount of any monetary loss, not to exceed a total of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per annum, arising or caused by error if the mistake or omission was caused without the personal knowledge of the officer, including loss arising from acceptance of worthless or forged checks, drafts, money orders, or other written orders for money or its equivalent.

(b)It shall be the duty of the judge of probate or the revenue commissioner to insure that the employees of the respective offices exercise due care in performing their required duties and make a diligent effort to correct the error, mistake, or omission. The respective officers shall make a goo

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(a) The County Commission of Clay County shall reimburse the office of judge of probate or revenue commissioner from the general fund the amount of any monetary loss, not to exceed a total of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) per annum, arising or caused by error if the mistake or omission was caused without the personal knowledge of the officer, including loss arising from acceptance of worthless or forged checks, drafts, money orders, or other written orders for money or its equivalent.
(b) It shall be the duty of the judge of probate or the revenue commissioner to insure that the employees of the respective offices exercise due care in performing their required duties and make a diligent effort to correct the error, mistake, or omission. The respective officers shall make a good faith effort to collect the amount subject to potential loss immediately upon becoming aware of the potential loss.
(c) This section shall not apply to any deliberate misuse or misappropriation of funds by the judge of probate or the revenue commissioner, or by any clerk, or any employee of the respective officials.