California § 9713 - Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or th
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 9713 — Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or th, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9713. Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or th
(a) Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or the department and the state in litigation concerning affairs of the office, unless the Attorney General represents another state agency, in which case the agency or the office shall employ other counsel. (b) The State Ombudsman may employ technical experts and other employees that, in his or her judgment, are necessary for the conduct of the business of the office.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 9713
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 9713 cover?
Section 9713 ("Upon request of the office, the Attorney General shall represent the office or th") 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 § 9713?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 9713 apply to my situation?
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