{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"12553","citation":"Gov. Code, § 12553","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 4. Supervision of District Attorneys [12550. - 12553.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-2/chapter-6/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a district attorney is disqualified to conduct any criminal prosecution within the county, the Attorney General may employ special counsel to conduct the prosecution. The attorney’s fee in such case is a legal charge against the State.</p>","text":"If a district attorney is disqualified to conduct any criminal prosecution within the county, the Attorney General may employ special counsel to conduct the prosecution. The attorney’s fee in such case is a legal charge against the State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/supervision-of-district-attorneys-12553","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}