§ 75003 Judicial Salary Definition

Government Code·California

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•A judge's salary is the money they get for being a judge, but there are limits to how much they can earn.
•Extra money judges get for temporary jobs or special assignments usually doesn't count as part of their regular salary.
•There are specific rules about what can and cannot be included in a judge's salary.

Example

A judge gets paid extra for helping out in another court for a few weeks.

This extra money is not part of their regular salary because it's for a temporary job.

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§ 75003 Judicial Salary Definition

“Salary” means the compensation received by a judge as the emolument of the office of judge, and as limited by Section 75075.02, but, except as provided by Section 75076.2, does not include any additional compensation received by reason of designation as a judge pro tempore, assignment by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council, or the additional compensation pursuant to Section 68203.1. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 118, Sec. 8. Effective July 30, 2001.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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salary compensation judicial council effective july emolument designation assignment

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 75003.

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