California · Penal Code
PEN §98: Every officer convicted of any crime defined in this Chapter, in addition to the punishment prescribed, forfeits his office and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this State.
Civil
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An officer convicted of crimes in this chapter forfeits office and is permanently disqualified from holding state office.
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Every officer convicted of any crime defined in this Chapter, in addition to the punishment prescribed, forfeits his office and is forever disqualified from holding any office in this State.
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