Welf. & Inst. Code, § 9713 · Article 2. General Provisions
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 9713
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or the department and the state in litigation concerning affairs of the office, unless the Attorney General represents another state agency, in which case the agency or the office shall employ other counsel.
(b) The State Ombudsman may employ technical experts and other employees that, in his or her judgment, are necessary for the conduct of the business of the office.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 649, Sec. 7. (SB 345) Effective January 1, 2013.
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