Penal Code section 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 provided, they may, in the discretion of the Court, be removed from office.

Source: Section 661, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=661. (accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_661

Original Source: Section 661, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=661. (last accessed May 12, 2025).