Gov. Code, § 26205.8 · Chapter 13. Miscellaneous Powers
Gov. Code, § 26205.8
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law relating to the destruction of attorney-client information or county records, at the request of the public defender, the board of supervisors may authorize the destruction of nonfelony public defender records eight years after final disposition of a case.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 158, Sec. 3.5. Effective July 21, 1993.
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