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2017 California Code
Penal Code - PEN
PART 1 - OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
TITLE 16 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 661.
Universal Citation: CA Penal Code § 661 (2017)
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.
(Enacted 1872.)
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