What Does Misconduct in Office Mean

A probation officer having a physical relationship with a probationer.A school district employee misappropriating funds from the cafeteria.A mayor using fines for personal purchases.A road superintendent using county equipment, supplies, or materials for personal projects.

What are examples of official misconduct?

• A probation officer having a physical relationship with a probationer.
• A school district employee misappropriating funds from the cafeteria.
• A mayor using fines for personal purchases.
• A road superintendent using county equipment, supplies, or materials for personal projects.

How do you prove official misconduct?

Proving Official Misconduct You committed the alleged act. You knew that the act was unauthorized, you acted in an unauthorized manner, you knowingly refrained from performing a duty imposed by law, or you knowingly refrained from performing a duty inherent to your position.