Tag: public official
Can Blockchain Replace Notaries? Blockchain technology using smart contracts is creating new alternative processes for many applications, but can blockchain replace notaries? First, we must understand the notary function …
Social Media Policy Guidelines for Notaries These social media policy guidelines for notaries are based on the April 2018 draft social media guidelines for judges from the United Nations, on …
De Jure, De Facto Officer Doctrine In Latin, de jure means “of law” or lawful and de facto means “of fact” or in reality. Sometimes, a public official may …
Bribery and Corrupt Influence of a Notary Public In Colorado, Bribery and Corrupt Influences are defined in the criminal code, Title 18, Article 8 Offenses – Governmental Operations, Part 3. Bribery is …
Obstructing Government Operations Colorado law CRS 18-8-102 defines Obstructing Government Operations. People sometimes get angry and then do stupid things. Some drivers let anger and emotions escalate into road …
Abuse of Power, Color of Law Abuse of power by a government official or employee may occur under the color of law. Some officials may exceed their legal power …
Best Practices, Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility In addition to following notary laws, a professional notary should also follow widely accepted industry best practices and ethics We recommend that …