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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 2§ 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation

§ 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation

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§ 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General is the main lawyer for the state.
  • •They handle all legal stuff for the state, except for the University of California and a few other special groups.
  • •Those special groups can hire their own lawyers.

Example

If the state wants to sue a company for polluting a river, the Attorney General would handle the case.

The Attorney General is in charge of legal matters for the state, so they would be the ones to take the company to court.

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

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§ 12511 Attorney General'S State Representation

The Attorney General has charge, as attorney, of all legal matters in which the State is interested, except the business of The Regents of the University of California and of such other boards or officers as are by law authorized to employ attorneys. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generallegal mattersThe Regents of the University of California

Related Statutes

  • § 12510 Attorney General'S Authority
  • § 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 12511.
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