{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"26540","citation":"Gov. Code, § 26540","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000. - 33205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. OFFICERS [24000. - 28085.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2"},{"name":"PART 3. OTHER OFFICERS [26500. - 27773.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. District Attorney [26500. - 26543.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Restrictions [26540. - 26543.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A district attorney shall not during his incumbency defend or assist in the defense of, or act as counsel for, any person accused of any crime in any county.</p>","text":"A district attorney shall not during his incumbency defend or assist in the defense of, or act as counsel for, any person accused of any crime in any county.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/restrictions-26540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}