California § 12550 - The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the se
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§ 12550. The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the se
The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the several counties of the state and may require of them written reports as to the condition of public business entrusted to their charge. When the Attorney General deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or when directed to do so by the Governor, the Attorney General shall assist any district attorney in the discharge of the district attorneyâs duties, and may, if deemed necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In this respect the Attorney General has all the powers of a district attorney, including the power to issue or cause to be issued subpoenas or other process.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12550
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12550 cover?
Section 12550 ("The Attorney General has direct supervision over the district attorneys of the se") 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 § 12550?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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