Financial responsibilities of judges and clerks

Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.40:3, under Chapter 4. Joint Operation of Courts [Repealed]..

Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-69.40:3

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.