Conn. Agencies Regs. § 6-38b-6

Current through September 9, 2024

Section 6-38b-6 - Standards of conduct

A state marshal shall:

(1) Comply with all federal, state and local laws, including all applicable state laws, rules of court and regulations concerning a state marshal's duties;

(2) Act with honesty and professional integrity with respect to all matters concerning his or her duties;

(3) Not, while performing the duties of a state marshal, engage in the practice of law or render legal advice;

(4) Perform services in a timely fashion in order to comply with any requirements stated in the Connecticut General Statutes;

(5) Maintain up-to-date records of all process that identify all fees collected and disbursed;

(6) Make his or her records available for inspection by the State Marshal Commission upon request;

(7) Inform the commission of the trustee account identification number(s);

(8) Notify the commission, in writing, of his or her intention to perform collection work for any client, prior to engaging in such collection work and

(A) Deposit all funds collected on behalf of any client in a non-interest bearing trustee account, provided no such funds may be commingled with any non-client funds;

(B) Advise the commission, in writing, of the name of the banking institution, branch address, and the name and number of any such trustee account opened or closed;

(C) Deliver any funds to the owner in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes.

(9) No checks from the trustee account shall be made payable to "cash". No disbursements may be made from the trustee account except for remittance to the client, the disbursement of the applicable fee to the state marshal and for expenses directly related to a specific client. When specific client expenses are paid from the trustee account, the check shall note the name of the client and the nature of the expense. An amount not to exceed $1,250.00 may be retained in the trustee account to provide for bank charges.

(10) Not use his or her powers, his or her appointment, or any of the incidents thereof, for personal gain or to gain an advantage for another person, other than the authorized collection of fees for service of process or other duties performed by the state marshal;

(11) Not use his or her position for an unlawful, unauthorized or improper purpose;

(12) Not use his or her powers, his or her appointment, or any of the incidents thereof, in connection with any personal matter or dispute;

(13) Not consume alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol while involved in performing his or her duties and not use illegal drugs at any time;

(14) Cooperate fully and truthfully in any inquiry or investigation conducted by the commission or any law enforcement or regulatory agency, subject to the exercise of applicable privileges;

(15) Inform the commission, within 48 hours after being arrested and inform the commission of the disposition of the case no later than 48 hours after being notified of such disposition;

(16) Remain at all times in a physical and mental condition suitable to the satisfactory performance of the duties of a state marshal;

(17) Apprise the commission in writing of any change in the state marshal's residence or business address or residence or business phone number within ten days of such change;

(18) Not display the credentials of a state marshal for any unauthorized, unlawful or improper purpose;

(19) Not knowingly violate the provisions of section 6-38d of the Connecticut General Statutes; and

(20) Not engage in conduct that could harm or otherwise impugn his or her professional reputation, standing or integrity.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 6-38b-6

Adopted effective October 3, 2002