§ 12571 Special Agents As Peace Officers

Government Code·California

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•Special agents or investigators working for the Attorney General are considered peace officers in the state.
•They have the same authority as other peace officers when they are on duty for the Attorney General.
•This rule has been in place since 1945.

Example

If a special agent working for the Attorney General stops a car for speeding, they can give the driver a ticket.

Because the agent is working for the Attorney General, they have the same power as a regular police officer to enforce the law.

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§ 12571 Special Agents As Peace Officers

When serving under the direction of the Attorney General each special agent or investigator is a peace officer of this State. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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special agent investigator peace officer Attorney General

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12571.

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