If the public defender of any county is to be appointed, he shall be appointed by the board of supervisors to serve at its will. The public defender of any two or more counties shall be appointed by the boards of supervisors of such counties.
Cal. Gov. Code § 27703
Public Defender
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 5 Cal. App. 3d 811 - Ligda v. Superior Court (1970)
Most recently applied in 5 Cal. App. 3d 811 - Ligda v. Superior Court (March 1970)
Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1288.
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