Section 70 — District Court Act 2016: Misconduct of officers

70 Misconduct of officers (1) This section applies if an officer of the court is charged with— (a) extortion or misconduct while acting on court business; or (b) failing to account for or pay money received by him or her under the authority of this Act. (2) A Judge may inquire into the matter and may require the attendance of all necessary persons as if those persons were witnesses in a proceeding. (3) After inquiry, the Judge may— (a) make orders for the repayment of money extorted or received and for the payment of damages and costs; and (b) impose a fine on the officer not exceeding $2,000 for each offence. Compare: 1947 No 16 s 19