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San Mateo County voters ousted Sheriff Christina Corpus on October 14, 2025, over ethics violations, marking California’s first such removal.
On October 14, 2025, San Mateo County supervisors unanimously removed Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, marking the first time in California history a sheriff has been ousted by a board of supervisors.
The decision followed a report by retired judge James Emerson, who found probable cause that Corpus violated ethics rules, including a personal relationship with a subordinate, misuse of authority, and retaliation.
The board acted under a voter-approved charter amendment granting removal power.
Corpus denied wrongdoing, claimed she was targeted for reform efforts, and vowed to appeal.
Her undersheriff will serve as interim sheriff, and a successor must be appointed or a special election held within 30 days.
The move has deeply divided the department and community.
Los votantes del condado de San Mateo destituyeron a la sheriff Christina Corpus el 14 de octubre de 2025, por violaciones de ética, marcando la primera remoción de este tipo en California.