A quick definition of malconduct in office:

Malconduct in office refers to when a public official does something wrong or doesn't do their job properly. This can include being corrupt, breaking the law, or not doing what they're supposed to do. It's also called official misconduct. Juror misconduct is when a juror does something wrong during a trial, like talking to people they're not supposed to or bringing in information that wasn't presented in court. Wanton misconduct is when someone does something that they know will probably hurt someone else. Willful misconduct is when someone does something on purpose that they know is wrong. This can include things like being drunk or having a disease that they know could hurt others. Willful misconduct of an employee is when an employee does something that goes against their employer's rules and standards, and they can be fired for it. Finally, an attorney's willful misconduct is when they lie or use bad methods to try to win a case.