{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"15423","citation":"Gov. Code, § 15423","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. 1975, Ch. 1125.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The State Public Defender is authorized to appear as a friend of the court and may appear in a legislative, administrative or other similar proceeding.</p>","text":"The State Public Defender is authorized to appear as a friend of the court and may appear in a legislative, administrative or other similar proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/duties-and-powers-15423","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}