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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12510 Attorney General'S Authority

§ 12510 Attorney General'S Authority

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§ 12510 Attorney General'S Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General is the boss of the Department of Justice.
  • •This law was added in 1945.

Example

Imagine the Department of Justice is like a big school. The Attorney General is like the principal of that school.

The principal (Attorney General) is in charge of the whole school (Department of Justice) and makes sure everything runs smoothly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12510 Attorney General'S Authority

The Attorney General is head of the Department of Justice. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney GeneralDepartment of Justice

Related Statutes

  • § 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation
  • § 12511.5 Health Care Provider Defense
  • § 12511.7 Legislature Transparency Act Defense
  • § 12512 Attorney General Supreme Court Duties
  • § 12513 Judgment Enforcement Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12510.
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