California § 26523 - Upon request of the auditor or treasurer, the district attorney shall defend or p

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§ 26523. Upon request of the auditor or treasurer, the district attorney shall defend or p

Upon request of the auditor or treasurer, the district attorney shall defend or prosecute any action brought by or against the auditor or treasurer for the purpose of testing the validity or constitutionality of any act of the Legislature or of the board of supervisors or of any order providing for the payment of any funds held in the county treasury in those cases only where the interest of the county is not adverse.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 26523

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26523 cover?

Section 26523 ("Upon request of the auditor or treasurer, the district attorney shall defend or p") 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 § 26523?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 26523 apply to my situation?

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