SECTIONS 12550-12553 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 12550-12553

12550. 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 he deems it advisable or necessary in the public interest, or
when directed to do so by the Governor, he shall assist any district
attorney in the discharge of his duties, and may, where he deems it
necessary, take full charge of any investigation or prosecution of
violations of law of which the superior court has jurisdiction. In
this respect he has all the powers of a district attorney, including
the power to issue or cause to be issued subpenas or other process.

12552. The powers and duties of the Attorney General with respect
to grand juries are prescribed in Sections 913 and 923 of the Penal
Code.
The Attorney General may also file informations.

12553. If a district attorney is disqualified to conduct any
criminal prosecution within the county, the Attorney General may
employ special counsel to conduct the prosecution. The attorney's fee
in such case is a legal charge against the State.