If a court fails to report traffic convictions to DPS, what could happen to the judge or clerk?

• A. They could be removed from office for misconduct
• B. They receive a monetary bonus
• C. They are promoted
• D. They are transferred

Answer: (A)

Failing to report traffic convictions to the Department of Public Safety is a breach of an official duty. Courts rely on timely reporting to keep public records accurate and to uphold safety and accountability standards. When this duty isn’t performed, it’s considered misconduct or neglect of office, which can lead to formal disciplinary actions, including removal from office. The other options don’t fit because bonuses or promotions would reward performance, and a transfer isn’t a disciplinary remedy for this kind of misconduct.