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Title 15 — Government & Public Office
Title 15 — GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC OFFICE
Chapter 1: Public Office Integrity and Misconduct
Section 1501 Official MisconductMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) A public official, while acting in an official capacity, exceeds lawful authority identified by statute, court order, or duly promulgated regulation, or fails to perform a non-discretionary duty imposed by statute, court order, or duly promulgated regulation.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $5,000 to $15,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $10,000 to $45,000
Section 1502 Abuse of Office for BenefitFELONY#
- (a) Using public office or the powers of the office to obtain money, property, services, or a material benefit for oneself or another.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $150,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $450,000
Section 1503 Bribery of a Public OfficialFELONY#
- (a) Giving, offering, or promising anything of value to influence a specific official act.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $200,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $600,000
Section 1504 Acceptance of Bribe by a Public OfficialFELONY#
- (a) Soliciting, accepting, or agreeing to accept anything of value in exchange for a specific official act.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $200,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $600,000
Section 1505 Conflict of Interest in Official ActionMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) Participating in an official decision that directly affects the public official’s personal financial interest.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $7,500 to $20,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $15,000 to $60,000
Chapter 2: Obstruction of Government Operations
Section 1521 Obstruction of Government OperationsMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) Interfering with the lawful performance of duties by a public agency or public servant by physical obstruction, intimidation, deception, or refusal to comply with a lawful order that materially delays or prevents the duty.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $2,000 to $7,500
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $5,000 to $22,500
Section 1522 Impersonation of a Public OfficialFELONY#
- (a) Falsely representing oneself as a public official to obtain compliance, access, information, or benefit.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $25,000 to $75,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 20 to 40 minutes
- (3) Bail: $75,000 to $225,000
Section 1523 Tampering With Government RecordsFELONY#
- (a) Altering, destroying, concealing, or falsifying a government record.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $150,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $450,000
Section 1524 Witness or Complainant Intimidation in Government ProceedingsFELONY#
- (a) Using threats, force, or coercion to influence, prevent, or retaliate against participation in a government investigation or proceeding.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $175,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $525,000
Chapter 3: Elections and Democratic Process
Section 1531 Election InterferenceFELONY#
- (a) Using fraud, coercion, threats, or unlawful acts to influence voting, ballot access, or election administration.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $200,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $600,000
Section 1532 Ballot or Vote TamperingFELONY#
- (a) Altering, destroying, forging, or unlawfully handling ballots, vote records, or tabulation results.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $750,000
Section 1533 Unlawful Disclosure of Confidential Election MaterialsMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) Disclosing protected election security information or confidential voter data without lawful authorization.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $5,000 to $15,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $10,000 to $45,000
Chapter 4: Removal, Disqualification, and Administrative Consequences
Section 1541 Suspension Pending Adjudication#
- (a) Upon a showing of probable cause that a public official committed a felony under this Title, a court may order temporary suspension from duties where necessary to protect the integrity of government operations or public safety.
- (b) The court may impose conditions including no-contact orders, restrictions on access to government systems, and surrender of government-issued credentials.
- (c) Suspension under this section shall be narrowly tailored and subject to modification upon motion.
- (d) An order issued under this section shall be set for status review upon request of either party.
Section 1542 Removal From Office Upon Conviction#
- (a) Upon conviction of a felony under this Title, the court may order removal from office as part of the judgment.
- (b) The court may stay removal pending appeal where justice so requires.
Section 1543 Disqualification From Public Service#
- (a) Upon conviction of a felony under this Title, the court may order disqualification from holding public office or public employment for a period of 7 to 30 days, or longer where authorized by other law.
- (b) In determining duration, the court shall consider the nature of the offense, the position held, and the risk of recurrence.
Section 1544 Restitution and Repayment#
- (a) In addition to any fine or imprisonment, the court shall order restitution for proven losses caused by conduct under this Title.
- (b) Restitution may include repayment of misused public funds and documented investigative or remediation costs.
Chapter 5: Jurisdiction, Charging, and Judicial Discretion
Section 1551 Official Capacity and Color of Authority#
- (a) An offense under this Title may be charged when conduct is committed while acting, purporting to act, or leveraging the appearance of acting under governmental authority.
- (b) This Title shall be construed to preserve lawful discretion exercised in good faith within the scope of duty.
Section 1552 Concurrent Charges and Referral#
- (a) Conduct punishable under this Title may also be charged under any other applicable Title.
- (b) Nothing in this Title limits lawful administrative discipline by the relevant agency.
Chapter 6: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
Section 1561 Deprivation of Rights Under Color of LawFELONY#
- (a) A public official, while acting or purporting to act under governmental authority, deprives a person of rights secured by the Constitution of the State of San Andreas or by statute.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $750,000
Section 1562 False ArrestFELONY#
- (a) A public official arrests or causes the arrest of a person without lawful justification.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $175,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $525,000
Section 1563 Excessive ForceFELONY#
- (a) A public official uses force beyond what is reasonably necessary under the circumstances while acting in an official capacity.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $750,000
Section 1564 Unlawful Search or SeizureFELONY#
- (a) A public official conducts or causes a search or seizure without lawful justification.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $50,000 to $200,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 30 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $150,000 to $600,000
Section 1565 Denial of Access to CounselMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) A public official unlawfully prevents or unreasonably delays access to an attorney after a person requests counsel in connection with detention, questioning, or criminal proceedings.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $5,000 to $15,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $10,000 to $45,000
Section 1566 Custodial MistreatmentFELONY#
- (a) A public official subjects a person in custody to cruel, degrading, or dangerous treatment, or denies necessary medical care.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $750,000
Section 1567 Evidence Tampering Under Color of LawFELONY#
- (a) A public official fabricates, alters, destroys, conceals, or plants evidence in connection with an investigation or prosecution.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $100,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 40 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $300,000 to $750,000
Section 1568 Retaliation for Exercise of RightsFELONY#
- (a) A public official uses official power to punish, threaten, or target a person for exercising rights secured by the Constitution or laws of this State.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $75,000 to $250,000
- (2) Imprisonment: 35 to 60 minutes
- (3) Bail: $225,000 to $750,000
Section 1569 Failure to InterveneMISDEMEANOR#
- (a) A public official present during another official’s unlawful deprivation of rights fails to take reasonable steps to stop it when able to do so.
- (b) Penalties:
- (1) Fine: $5,000 to $12,500
- (2) Imprisonment: 5 to 15 minutes
- (3) Bail: $10,000 to $37,500
Chapter 7: Enhancements
Section 1570 Deadly Weapon EnhancementEnhancement#
- (a) Applies to: All offenses under this Title.
- (b) Triggered when: The offense is committed while using, displaying, or having a deadly weapon readily accessible in a manner that facilitates the offense.
- (c) Additional Penalties:
- (1) Additional Fine: $10,000 to $20,000
- (2) Additional Imprisonment: 10 to 20 minutes
Section 1571 Serious Bodily Injury EnhancementEnhancement#
- (a) Applies to: All offenses under this Title.
- (b) Triggered when: The offense results in serious bodily injury.
- (c) Additional Penalties:
- (1) Additional Fine: $15,000 to $30,000
- (2) Additional Imprisonment: 15 to 30 minutes
Section 1572 Vulnerable Victim EnhancementEnhancement#
- (a) Applies to: All offenses under this Title.
- (b) Triggered when: The victim is elderly, disabled, or a minor.
- (c) Additional Penalties:
- (1) Additional Fine: $10,000 to $25,000
- (2) Additional Imprisonment: 10 to 20 minutes
Section 1573 Repeat Offender EnhancementEnhancement#
- (a) Applies to: All offenses under this Title.
- (b) Triggered when: The defendant has a prior conviction for an offense under this Title with a conviction date within 30 days before the conviction date for the current offense.
- (c) Additional Penalties:
- (1) Second offense: Fine and imprisonment increased by 50%
- (2) Third offense: Fine and imprisonment increased by 100%
- (3) Fourth and subsequent: Fine and imprisonment increased by 200%