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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 7Art. 2§ 3020 State Official Impeachment Grounds

§ 3020 State Official Impeachment Grounds

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§ 3020 State Official Impeachment Grounds

Key Takeaways

  • •Big state leaders (like governors or judges) can be kicked out of their job if they do really bad things while working.
  • •This is called 'impeachment'—it’s like a serious punishment for breaking rules at work.
  • •Only certain important people (like statewide leaders or judges) can be impeached this way.

Example

A judge takes money from someone to decide a court case in their favor.

The judge is doing something really wrong at work (taking bribes), so they could be impeached and lose their job.

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

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§ 3020 State Official Impeachment Grounds

State officers elected on a statewide basis, members of the State Board of Equalization, and judges of state courts are subject to impeachment for misconduct in office. (Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 312.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

governorequalizationimpeachmentin california

Related Statutes

  • § 3021 Assembly Impeachment Process
  • § 3039 Lieutenant Governor Impeachment Notice
  • § 8556 Governor'S Definition And Authority
  • § 3024 Impeachment Hearing Assignment
  • § 3025 Impeachment Hearing Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 3020.
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