Gov. Code, § 12561 · Article 5. Supervision of Sheriffs
Gov. Code, § 12561
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Whenever the Attorney General deems it necessary in the public interest, the Attorney General may appoint some competent person to perform the duties of sheriff with respect to the investigation or detection of a particular crime and cause the arrest of persons in connection therewith. Any person so appointed has all the powers of a sheriff with respect to the particular matter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 105. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.
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