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HomeElections CodeDiv. 11Ch. 1Art. 1§ 11001 Judicial Officer Classification

§ 11001 Judicial Officer Classification

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§ 11001 Judicial Officer Classification

This law says that, for the rules in this part, judges on appeal courts are treated like state workers, and judges in trial courts are treated like county workers.

Key Takeaways

  • •Appellate judges are considered state officers.
  • •Trial judges are considered county officers.
  • •The rule only applies to the specific division of the law.

Example

An appellate judge applies for a state employee health plan, while a trial judge applies for a county employee health plan.

Because of this law, the appellate judge is counted as a state officer and can get the state plan, and the trial judge is counted as a county officer and can get the county plan.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11001 Judicial Officer Classification

For the purposes of this division, judges of courts of appeal shall be considered state officers, and judges of trial courts shall be considered county officers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

state officerscounty officers

Related Statutes

  • § 11000 Recall Of Elective Officers
  • § 11002 Recall Elections Officials Defined
  • § 11003 Governing Board Definition
  • § 11004 Local Officer Definition
  • § 11005 Recall Proponent Voter Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 11001.
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