West Virginia § 11-1-5 - 11-1-5. Misconduct or negligence of officers.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 11-1-5 — 11-1-5. Misconduct or negligence of officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1-5. 11-1-5. Misconduct or negligence of officers.
The Tax Commissioner shall communicate to the circuit court and to the prosecuting attorney of the county any instance of misconduct or neglect of official duty on the part of any assessor, justice, prosecuting attorney, clerk of a court, sheriff or constable of such county, and any evidence thereof of which he may be cognizant; and the court shall cause the same to be investigated and, if the charges are true, proper charges shall be filed, and on conviction such assessor, justice, prosecuting attorney, clerk of a court, sheriff or constable shall forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $500, and shall be removed from office.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 11-1-5
What does West Virginia Code § 11-1-5 cover?
Section 11-1-5 ("11-1-5. Misconduct or negligence of officers.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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 West Virginia § 11-1-5?
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Is this the official text of West Virginia law?
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