CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

Chapter 1 added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1125.

§§ 15400–15404 · 5 sections

• § 15400 The Governor shall appoint a State Public Defender, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The State Public Defender shall be a member of the State Bar, shall…
• § 15401 (a) The State Public Defender shall be appointed for a term of four years commencing on January 1, 1976, and shall serve until the appointment and…
• § 15402 The State Public Defender may employ deputies and other employees, contract with county public defenders, private attorneys, and nonprofit corporations, and…
• § 15403 (a) Subject to an appropriation of funds by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act or other measure made for purposes of this section, the State Public…
• § 15404 The State Public Defender may issue any regulations and take any actions as may be necessary for proper implementation of this part.