Alabama § 40-1-23 - Liability of Officers for Conversion.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 40-1-23 — Liability of Officers for Conversion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-1-23. Liability of Officers for Conversion.
Any probate judge, clerk of a court of record, register, sheriff, coroner, tax collector, county treasurer, trustee of public schools, notary public, constable, or other public officer who knowingly converts to his own use or permits another to use any of the revenue of the state or of any county or municipality thereof or any money paid into his office or received by him in his official capacity is liable to indictment and, on conviction, must be punished as if he had stolen it.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 40-1-23
What does Code of Alabama § 40-1-23 cover?
Section 40-1-23 ("Liability of Officers for Conversion.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 40-1-23?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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