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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 7§ 12584 Charitable Trusts Register

§ 12584 Charitable Trusts Register

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§ 12584 Charitable Trusts Register

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General keeps a list of charities and groups that hold money or property for good causes.
  • •They can ask for information from courts, tax offices, and the charities themselves to make sure the list is correct.
  • •If needed, they can look into things to make sure everything is honest and fair.

Example

A local food bank collects donations to help feed people in need.

The Attorney General might ask the food bank for records to make sure the donations are really being used to buy food and not for something else. They add the food bank to their list if everything checks out.

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

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§ 12584 Charitable Trusts Register

The Attorney General shall establish and maintain a register of charitable corporations, unincorporated associations, and trustees subject to this article and of the particular trust or other relationship under which they hold property for charitable purposes and, to that end, may conduct whatever investigation is necessary, and shall obtain from public records, court officers, taxing authorities, trustees, and other sources, whatever information, copies of instruments, reports, and records are needed for the establishment and maintenance of the register. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 919, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generalregistercharitable corporationsunincorporated associationstrustees

Related Statutes

  • § 12588 Attorney General Investigation Authority
  • § 12581 Charitable Fundraising Oversight Rules
  • § 12587 Charitable Fundraisers Registry Fees
  • § 12589 Attorney General Attendance Order
  • § 12590 Public Inspection Charitable Instruments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12584.
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