The governing body of a city, county, city and county, or political subdivision of the State may grant leaves of absence to employees to appear as a witness in court other than as a litigant, to serve on a jury, or to respond to an official order from another governmental jurisdiction for reasons not brought about through the connivance or misconduct of the employee. The governing body may grant such leaves of absence with pay up to the amount of the difference between the employee’s regular earnings and any amount he receives for jury or witness fees.
Cal. Gov. Code § 1230
Miscellaneous
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 123 Cal. App. 4th 162 - Burns International Security Services Corp. v. County of Los Angeles (2004)
Most recently applied in 123 Cal. App. 4th 162 - Burns International Security Services Corp. v. County of Los Angeles (October 2004)
Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1552.
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