{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12013","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12013","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 2. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS [12001. - 12790.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Governor [12001. - 12092.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Powers and Duties [12010. - 12019.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 10.   (AB 378)   Effective January 1, 2022.","effective":"2022-01-01","html":"<p>The Governor may direct the Attorney General to appear on behalf of the state and may employ such additional counsel as the Governor deems expedient whenever a suit or legal proceeding is pending:</p><p>(a) Against the state.</p><p>(b) Which may affect the title of the state to property.</p><p>(c) Which may result in a claim against the state.</p>","text":"The Governor may direct the Attorney General to appear on behalf of the state and may employ such additional counsel as the Governor deems expedient whenever a suit or legal proceeding is pending: (a) Against the state. (b) Which may affect the title of the state to property. (c) Which may result in a claim against the state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/powers-and-duties-12013","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}