California § 12511.5 - The Attorney General may defend a public or private provider of health care, as d
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12511.5 — The Attorney General may defend a public or private provider of health care, as d, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12511.5. The Attorney General may defend a public or private provider of health care, as d
The Attorney General may defend a public or private provider of health care, as defined in Section 56.05 of the Civil Code, and its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors against any claim that the civil rights of a person in state custody were violated in the provision of health care services, where those services were provided under contract with, or under the control of, the Department of Corrections. Defense of the provider of health care is conditioned upon the provider maintaining insurance for professional negligence.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12511.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12511.5 cover?
Section 12511.5 ("The Attorney General may defend a public or private provider of health care, as d") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 12511.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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