Alabama § 14-1-5 - Bond of Officers and Employees.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 14-1-5 — Bond of Officers and Employees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-1-5. Bond of Officers and Employees.
(a) The board shall require its officers and employees and those of institutions under its charge or control who may be charged with the handling of any public moneys to give bond to the state in a sum to be prescribed by the board, conditioned faithfully to account for all moneys and to disburse the same according to law, the bonds to be signed by an approved surety company and to be approved by the commissioner of the board.
(b) The premiums on the bonds shall be paid by the state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 14-1-5
What does Code of Alabama § 14-1-5 cover?
Section 14-1-5 ("Bond of Officers and Employees.") 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.
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