Section 36-11-24
Proceedings under chapter not to be barred by statutes of limitations; effect of judgment under chapter generally; indictment, etc., of accused.
No statute of limitation shall be valid as a bar to any of the proceedings provided for by this chapter. The penalties in cases arising under the provisions of this chapter shall not extend beyond the removal from office and the disqualification from holding office under the authority of this state for the term for which the accused was elected or appointed, but the accused shall be liable to indictment, trial and punishment as prescribed by law.
(Code 1876, §4066; Code 1886, §4838; Code 1896, §4885; Code 1907, §7123; Code 1923, §4518; Code 1940, T. 41, §199.)