Gov. Code, § 15401 · Chapter 1. General Provisions
Gov. Code, § 15401
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(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 qualification of their successor. Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term.
(b) The State Public Defender shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 197, Sec. 7. (SB 1493) Effective January 1, 2023.
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