2010 California Code
Government Code
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 or her hands by
virtue of his or her office, after deducting all legal fees, the
person may recover the amount owed to that person, 25 percent
damages, interest at the rate of 10 percent per month from the time
of demand, and costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.



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.