{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"15421.1","citation":"Gov. Code, § 15421.1","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 7. STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER [15400. - 15426.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Duties and Powers [15420. - 15426.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 615, Sec. 1.   (SB 1117)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>The State Public Defender is authorized to administer and award grants to improve indigent defense services.</p>","text":"The State Public Defender is authorized to administer and award grants to improve indigent defense services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/duties-and-powers-15421-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}