Forfeiture of Office by Public Official

(a)A person holding any public office who is convicted of a crime shall forfeit such office if:

(1)he is convicted under the laws of this Territory of a felony or under the laws of another jurisdiction of a crime which, if committed within this Territory, would be a felony; or

(2)he is convicted of a crime involving malfeasance in such office, or dishonesty.

(b)The forfeiture provided in Subsection

(a)shall take effect upon sentencing unless the sentencing court or an appellate court, for good cause shown, orders a stay of such forfeiture. If the conviction is reversed, the person shall be restored to his office with all the rights, emoluments and salary thereof from the date of forfeiture.