California · Elections Code

ELEC §18104: An individual or organization having charge of affidavits of registration is guilty of a misdemeanor who knowingly neglects or refuses to return affidavits of registration as provided in Article 3 (co

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

An individual or organization in charge of voter registration affidavits commits a misdemeanor by knowingly failing to return them as required. County election officials must report violations to the district attorney.

Read the full statutory text

An individual or organization having charge of affidavits of registration is guilty of a misdemeanor who knowingly neglects or refuses to return affidavits of registration as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section 2138) of Chapter 2 of Division 2. The county elections official shall report to the district attorney of the county, under oath, the names of all individuals or organizations who have failed to return the affidavits. The district attorney shall take appropriate civil or criminal action.

Verify at the official source: California legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

Start your matter free Ask Law Link about this code

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.