California § 995.3 - If a state employee provides his or her own defense against an action brought for
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§ 995.3. If a state employee provides his or her own defense against an action brought for
(a) If a state employee provides his or her own defense against an action brought for an alleged violation of Section 8547.3, and if it is established that no violation of Section 8547.3 occurred, the public entity shall reimburse the employee for any costs incurred in the defense. (b) A public entity which does provide for the defense of a state employee charged with a violation of Section 8547.3 shall reserve all rights to be reimbursed for any costs incurred in that defense. If a state employee is found to have violated Section 8547.3, he or she is liable for all defense costs and shall reimburse the public entity for those costs.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 995.3
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 995.3 cover?
Section 995.3 ("If a state employee provides his or her own defense against an action brought for") 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.
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