North Carolina § 128-11 - Trust funds to be kept separate.
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§ 128-11. Trust funds to be kept separate.
Any sheriff, treasurer or other officer of any county, city, town or other political subdivision of the State, receiving, by virtue of his office, public money or money to be held by him in trust shall keep or deposit such money or the credits or other evidence thereof separate and apart from his own funds and shall not, at any time, apply such money to his own use or benefit or intermingle the same in any manner with credits or funds of his own. History (1931, c. 77, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 128-11
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 128-11 cover?
Section 128-11 ("Trust funds to be kept separate.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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 North Carolina § 128-11?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 128-11 apply to my situation?
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