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Misconduct/Fees

A disgruntled ex-employee finds a notary's journal and maliciously rips out pages to conceal records. Besides criminal punishment, what additional consequence does Government Code section 8221 expressly allow?

A

A civil action for damages by any person injured by the destruction or concealment.

B

Automatic transfer of the case to federal court.

C

Permanent disqualification from jury service.

D

Mandatory restitution to the Secretary of State only.

Correct Answer

A. A civil action for damages by any person injured by the destruction or concealment.

AI Explanation

Government Code section 8221 makes knowing destruction, defacement, or concealment of notarial records a misdemeanor and also states that the offender is liable in a civil action for damages to any injured person.

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