{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12511","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12511","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 6. Attorney General [12500. - 12661.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. General Powers and Duties [12510. - 12536.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Attorney General has charge, as attorney, of all legal matters in which the State is interested, except the business of The Regents of the University of California and of such other boards or officers as are by law authorized to employ attorneys.</p>","text":"The Attorney General has charge, as attorney, of all legal matters in which the State is interested, except the business of The Regents of the University of California and of such other boards or officers as are by law authorized to employ attorneys.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-powers-and-duties-12511","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}