{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"27702","citation":"Gov. Code, § 27702","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 13. Public Defender [27700. - 27711.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-13"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.","effective":null,"html":"<p>At the time of establishing the office the board of supervisors shall determine whether the public defender is to be appointed or elected.</p>","text":"At the time of establishing the office the board of supervisors shall determine whether the public defender is to be appointed or elected.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/public-defender-27702","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}