2009 California Government Code - Section 26680-26685 :: Article 4. Liability

26680.  If on demand the sheriff neglects or refuses to pay over to
the person entitled any money which comes into his hands by virtue of
his office, after deducting all legal fees, the person may recover
the amount thereof and 25 percent damages and interest at the rate of
10 percent a month from the time of demand.

26685.  Whenever any action is brought against any sheriff, all
deputies and employees of the sheriff employed under any civil
service or merit system upon whose negligence, wilful or wrongful
act, or other default the action is based are necessary parties
defendant.