California § 19635 - No adverse action shall be valid against any state employee for any cause for dis

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19635 — No adverse action shall be valid against any state employee for any cause for dis, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19635. No adverse action shall be valid against any state employee for any cause for dis

No adverse action shall be valid against any state employee for any cause for discipline based on any civil service law of this state, unless notice of the adverse action is served within three years after the cause for discipline, upon which the notice is based, first arose. Adverse action based on fraud, embezzlement, or the falsification of records shall be valid, if notice of the adverse action is served within three years after the discovery of the fraud, embezzlement, or falsification.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19635

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19635 cover?

Section 19635 ("No adverse action shall be valid against any state employee for any cause for dis") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 19635?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 19635" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 19635 apply to my situation?

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