What type of offense does a court clerk commit if he or she violates any requirements of the Local Government Records Act?

• A. Class B misdemeanor
• B. Felony
• C. Infraction
• D. Class A misdemeanor

Answer: (D)

Violating any requirements of the Local Government Records Act by a court clerk is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. The Local Government Records Act assigns criminal penalties for willful or knowing violations by local government personnel, including court staff, to enforce proper records management and retention. A Class A misdemeanor is the designated level for this offense, reflecting a penalty more serious than an infraction or a Class B misdemeanor but not as severe as a felony. This typically means possible penalties such as jail time and a substantial fine. An infraction is a minor, non-criminal sanction, and a Class B misdemeanor carries a lighter penalty than Class A; a felony would involve a different, more serious category of crime.