RCW 36.28.150
Liability for fault or misconduct.
Whenever any sheriff neglects to make due return of any writ or other process delivered to him or her to be executed, or is guilty of any default or misconduct in relation thereto, he or she shall be liable to fine or attachment, or both, at the discretion of the court, subject to appeal, such fine, however, not to exceed two hundred dollars; and also to an action for damages to the party aggrieved.
[ 2009 c 549 § 4057; 1963 c 4 § 36.28.150. Prior: Code 1881 § 2771; 1863 p 558 § 6; 1854 p 434 § 6; RRS § 4169.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 36.28 - County Sheriff.
36.28.011 - Duty to make complaint.
36.28.020 - Powers of deputies, regular and special.
36.28.030 - New or additional bond of sheriff.
36.28.040 - May demand fees in advance.
36.28.050 - May demand indemnifying bond.
36.28.060 - Duplicate receipts—Penalties.
36.28.090 - Service of process when sheriff disqualified.
36.28.100 - Employment of prisoners.
36.28.110 - Sheriff not to practice law.
36.28.120 - Duty of retiring sheriffs, constables, and coroners—Successors' duties.
36.28.130 - Actions by successors and by officials after expiration of term of office validated.
36.28.150 - Liability for fault or misconduct.
36.28.160 - Office at county seat.
36.28.170 - Standard uniform for sheriffs and deputies.
36.28.180 - Allowance for clothing and other incidentals.
36.28.190 - City contracts to obtain sheriff's office law enforcement services.
36.28.200 - Statewide sexual assault kit tracking system—Participation by sheriff and deputies.