California · Penal Code

PEN §661: In addition to the penalty affixed by express terms, to every neglect or violation of official duty on the part of public officers, State, county, city, or township, where it is not so expressly provi

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Public officers who neglect or violate their official duties face penalties imposed by law, when no specific penalty is already stated elsewhere.

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In addition to the penalty affixed by express terms, to every neglect or violation of official duty on the part of public officers, State, county, city, or township, where it is not so expressly provided, they may, in the discretion of the Court, be removed from office.

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