SECTION 23. Penalty in lieu of dismissal on account of supervening resignation, - Code of Judicial Conduct / Ethics

SECTION 23. Penalty in lieu of dismissal on account of supervening resignation, retirement, or other modes of separation of service. - If the respondent is found liable for an offense which merits the imposition of the penalty of dismissal from judicial service but the same can no longer be imposed due to the respondent's prior resignation, retirement, or other mode of separation from the service except for death, the respondent may be meted the following penalties in lieu of dismissal:

Item	Description	Amount
(a)	Forfeiture of all or part of the benefits as the Supreme Court may determine, and disqualification from reinstatement or appointment to any public office, including in government-owned or -controlled corporations. Provided, however, that the forfeiture of benefits shall in no case include accrued leave credits; and/or
(b)	Fine, as applicable under this Canon; or