If any sheriff shall fail to account for and pay over as required by law any school funds which may come into his hands, or for which he is liable, judgment may be rendered therefor against him and his sureties with interest and ten percent damages.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 6. General Provisions Respecting Officers
Article 8. Settlements by Officers
§6-8-1. Settlements for Public Funds
§6-8-2. Contents of Settlement; Exceptions; Confirmation
§6-8-3. Fine and Forfeiture for Failure to Make Settlement
§6-8-4. Notice of Settlement to Chief Inspector and Supervisor of Public Offices
§6-8-5. Sheriff as County Treasurer; Settlements; Turning Over Money to Successor
§6-8-6. Reports and Settlements of Sheriff; Penalties for False Affidavit
§6-8-7. Settlements by Sheriff for School Funds
§6-8-8. Same -- With What Sheriff to Be Charged
§6-8-9. Same -- With What Sheriff to Be Credited
§6-8-10. Same -- Method of Settlement
§6-8-11. Settlements by Sheriff for School Funds -- Failure to Account for and Pay Over Money