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.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.40:3
Financial responsibilities of judges and clerks
1979, c. 511.
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