If the public defender of any county is to be appointed, he shall be appointed by the board of supervisors to serve at its will. The public defender of any two or more counties shall be appointed by the boards of supervisors of such counties.

(Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1288.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 27703

  • County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.