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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 15002 Civil Service Rights Protection

§ 15002 Civil Service Rights Protection

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§ 15002 Civil Service Rights Protection

Key Takeaways

  • •If you worked for the government in California before May 1, 1944, and then got moved to the Department of Justice, your job rights stay the same.
  • •Your job protection and rules from before still count, even after the move.
  • •If a new office or group joins the Department of Justice, it doesn’t automatically mean their workers have to follow the same job rules as everyone else.

Example

Imagine you worked for the state of California in 1940, and then in 1945, your job got moved to the Department of Justice.

Your job rights, like how you get promoted or how you can’t be fired without a good reason, stay exactly the same as they were before the move. Nothing changes just because your job is now in the Department of Justice.

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

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§ 15002 Civil Service Rights Protection

The civil service status, positions and rights of officers and employees of the Department of Justice who were members of the State civil service prior to May 1, 1944 shall not be affected by their transfer to the Department of Justice and their status, positions and rights shall continue to be accorded to them pursuant to the State Civil Service Act. The inclusion of any office or agency in the Department of Justice shall not bring any exempt officer, employee, or position into the State civil service. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 118.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

civil service statusState Civil Service Actexempt officerDepartment of Justice

Related Statutes

  • § 11006 Fingerprint Service Provider Choice
  • § 15000 Attorney General'S Department Authority
  • § 15001.1 Gambling Enforcement Authority
  • § 15001.2 Gambling Control Enforcement Process
  • § 15002.5 Department Of Justice Organization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 15002.
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