California Government Code 27704 – If the public defender is to be elected:(a) The board of …
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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.
Terms Used In California Government Code 27704
- County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
(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.
(Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.)