North Dakota § 27-05.2-07 Penalty for neglect of duty

North Dakota Statutes

§ 27-05.2-07 — Penalty for neglect of duty

North Dakota § 27-05.2-07

Title 27Judicial Branch of Government

Ch. 27-05.2Clerk of District Court Funding and Fees

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N.D. Cent. Code § 27-05.2-07 (2026).

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If an ex officio clerk of the district court violates the clerk's oath of office or neglects or
refuses to perform any of the duties of office and any person is injured or aggrieved by such
violation or neglect, such person may institute legal proceedings upon the bond of the clerk and
recover double the amount of damages actually sustained. For each such violation or neglect by
the clerk, the county treasurer shall collect a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars.

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If an ex officio clerk of the district court violates the clerk's oath of office or neglects or
refuses to perform any of the duties of office and any person is injured or aggrieved by such
violation or neglect, such person may institute legal proceedings upon the bond of the clerk and
recover double the amount of damages actually sustained. For each such violation or neglect by
the clerk, the county treasurer shall collect a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars.