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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 4Ch. 2Art. 4§ 1369 Subversive Officeholder Felony

§ 1369 Subversive Officeholder Felony

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§ 1369 Subversive Officeholder Felony

Key Takeaways

  • •If you work for the government and take an oath, you can't join or support groups that want to violently overthrow the U.S. government.
  • •Doing this is a serious crime and can send you to prison.
  • •This rule is for people who already work in government jobs.

Example

A police officer joins a group that plans to use bombs to take over the government.

The officer took an oath to protect the law, but joining this group breaks the law. They can go to prison for it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1369 Subversive Officeholder Felony

Every person having taken and subscribed to the oath or affirmation required by this chapter, who while holding office, advocates or becomes a member of any party or organization, political or otherwise, that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States by force or violence or other unlawful means, is guilty of a felony, and is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 125. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

oath or affirmationoverthrow of the governmentforce or violence or other unlawful meansfelonyimprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code

Related Statutes

  • § 1360 Oath Before Office Entry
  • § 1367 Oath Required For Officer Compensation
  • § 1368 Perjury During Oath
  • § 1362 Oath Administration Authority
  • § 1363 Oath Filing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 1369.
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