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HomePenal CodePublic Office Forfeiture Rules§ 10 Public Office Forfeiture Rules

§ 10 Public Office Forfeiture Rules

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§ 10 Public Office Forfeiture Rules

This law says that just because something isn't written here, it doesn't mean the rules about taking away someone's job or power don't exist. Other laws can still say how and why someone can lose their job or power.

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is like a reminder that other rules about losing a job or power still count.
  • •It doesn't list all the reasons someone can lose their job—it just says those reasons can exist elsewhere.
  • •If someone in a big job does something wrong, other laws can still say what happens to them.

Example

Imagine a mayor who does something really bad, like taking money that doesn't belong to them.

Even if this law doesn't say exactly what happens to the mayor, other laws can still say the mayor should lose their job. This law just makes sure we know that.

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

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§ 10 Public Office Forfeiture Rules

PENAL CODE - PEN PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS ( Preliminary Provisions enacted 1872. ) 10. The omission to specify or affirm in this Code any ground of forfeiture of a public office, or other trust or special authority conferred by law, or any power conferred by law to impeach, remove, depose, or suspend any public officer or other person holding any trust, appointment, or other special authority conferred by law, does not affect such forfeiture or power, or any proceeding authorized by law to carry into effect such impeachment, removal, deposition, or suspension. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

forfeiturepublic officeimpeachremovedeposesuspend

Related Statutes

  • § 73 Bribing For Public Office
  • § 74 Public Officer Bribery Ban
  • § 9 Civil Remedies Preserved
  • § 1 Penal Code Structure
  • § 100 Printing Superintendent Fraud Penalties

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Penal Code. Section 10.
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