§ 18-1-301. Grounds for Removal
The court may remove its clerk: Upon conviction of a misdemeanor in office or of a felony; For nonresidence in the county in which the court is held; For failing to give security as required by law; For failing to pay over public moneys or moneys collected officially; For incapacity, neglect of duty or misbehavior […]
§ 18-1-302. Suspension on Indictment
Immediately upon indictment found against any clerk for a felony or misdemeanor in office, the court of which the clerk is clerk may suspend the clerk from office and appoint a clerk pro tempore, until a final decision can be had, who shall be entitled to the fees and perquisites of office during the suspension. […]
§ 18-1-303. Proof of Improper Conduct of Office
The failure to pay over money collected officially, incapacity, neglect of duty and misbehavior in office may be shown by the record of a suit, by motion, or otherwise founded upon one (1) of the causes, and decided adversely to the clerk; or charges may be exhibited to the court, in writing, by any person, […]
§ 18-1-305. Misdemeanor in Office — Penalty
Any clerk who willfully or corruptly does any act contrary to the duties of such clerk’s office, as prescribed by law, or, in like manner, omits or refuses to perform any service or duty required of the clerk, unless some other penalty is expressly provided, commits a Class C misdemeanor and may be removed from […]
§ 18-1-306. False Entries to Affect Causes
Any clerk who knowingly and willfully makes a false entry, knowingly and willfully fails to make an entry required by law to be made, or knowingly and willfully makes out an imperfect or incorrect transcript of the proceedings had in the clerk’s court, with the intent to affect the result of any cause, commits a […]