{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"15200","citation":"Gov. Code, § 15200","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 6. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE [15000. - 15204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Administration of Justice [15200. - 15204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-6/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 2115.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Legislature hereby declares that: (1) The uniform administration of justice throughout the State is a matter of statewide interest; (2) The prosecution and conduct of trials of persons accused of homicide should not be hampered or delayed by any lack of funds available to the counties for such purposes; (3) A county should not be required to bear the entire costs of a trial involving a homicide if such costs will seriously impair the finances of the county; and (4) It is the intention of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide for state assistance to counties in such emergency situations.</p>","text":"The Legislature hereby declares that: (1) The uniform administration of justice throughout the State is a matter of statewide interest; (2) The prosecution and conduct of trials of persons accused of homicide should not be hampered or delayed by any lack of funds available to the counties for such purposes; (3) A county should not be required to bear the entire costs of a trial involving a homicide if such costs will seriously impair the finances of the county; and (4) It is the intention of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide for state assistance to counties in such emergency situations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/administration-of-justice-15200","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}