SECTIONS 12570-12574 - California Statutes

GOVERNMENT CODE

SECTION 12570-12574

12570. For the purpose of enabling him to perform the duties
imposed upon him by Section 13 of Article V of the Constitution the
Attorney General may appoint and fix the compensation of such special
agents and investigators not exceeding 10 in number as he deems
necessary. The Attorney General shall not be required to divulge
their identities. They may be employed either on a monthly basis or
by the day. Each special agent or investigator shall take an oath of
office, the record of which shall be kept in the private files of the
Attorney General.

12571. When serving under the direction of the Attorney General
each special agent or investigator is a peace officer of this State.

12572. Whenever the Attorney General deems it advisable to keep
secret the identity of any special agent or investigator, claims for
compensation and expenses of the special agent or investigator may be
presented by the Attorney General in his own name with the statement
that the charges have been incurred under this article. When so
presented the claims shall be paid out of any fund in the state
treasury allocated for the use of the Attorney General. Such claims
are exempt from Section 925.6.

12573. Upon the completion of each secret investigation and, in any
event, within not more than one year after the payment of any claim,
the Attorney General shall file with the Controller vouchers in
support of the claim. The Controller shall not divulge any
information conveyed by the vouchers, except upon order of a court of
record in cases where the information is relevant and material
evidence or upon order of the Legislature.

12574. The Attorney General may employ additional special agents
and investigators not exceeding 10 in number, to enable him to carry
out his duties relative to sabotage and subversive activities. The
special agents and investigators are exempt from civil service.