CA Gov't Code Section 53243.4

For purposes of this article, “abuse of office or position” means either of the following:

(a)

An abuse of public authority, including, but not limited to, waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority.

(b)

A crime against public justice, including, but not limited to, a crime described in Title 5 (commencing with Section 67), Title 6 (commencing with Section 85), or Title 7 (commencing with Section 92) of Part 1 of the Penal Code.