TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 8000-22980›DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT 11000-15986›PART 7. STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 15400-15425›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 15400-15404

§ 15400

California Government Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The Governor shall appoint a State Public Defender, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The State Public Defender shall be a member of the State Bar, shall have been a member of the State Bar during the five years preceding appointment, and shall have had substantial experience in the representation of accused or convicted persons in criminal or juvenile proceedings during that time.

(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1125.)

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