# Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.40:3: Financial responsibilities of judges and clerks

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## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.40:3
- **Heading:** Financial responsibilities of judges and clerks
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 16.1 / Chapter 4.1 / Article 4 / Section 16.1-69.40:3

## Text

The judge of each district court shall have management responsibility over the collection and distribution of all funds received by such court; provided, however, that no judge or clerk shall incur personal liability for a shortage in such funds unless such shortage is a result of his negligence, failure to exercise appropriate supervision or intentional misconduct.

1979, c. 511.

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