Statute · California Government Code
Cal. Gov't Code § 27704 — Public Defender
Cal. Gov't Code § 27704
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Government Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
If the public defender is to be elected:
Citator
Cal. Gov't Code § 27704 — Public Defender is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
If the public defender is to be elected:
(a) The board of supervisors shall appoint a public defender who shall hold office until the first Monday in January following the next general election of county officers.
(b) The first election of a public defender shall be held at the first general election of county officials after the establishment of the office.
(c) The term of office of the public defender is four years from and after the first Monday in January following his election.