In counties of the first, second and third classes, the public defender shall devote all his time to the duties of his office and shall not engage in the practice of law except in the capacity of public defender.

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

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Terms Used In California Government Code 27705

  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.