A public employee is not liable for money stolen from his official custody. Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee from liability if the loss was sustained as a result of his own negligent or wrongful act or omission.
Cal. Gov. Code § 822
Liability of Public Employees
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810 to 998.3 (301 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 17 Cal. 3d 206 - Stanson v. Mott (1976)
Most recently applied in 17 Cal. 3d 206 - Stanson v. Mott (June 1976)
Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1681.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.