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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 12221 State Archives Custodian

§ 12221 State Archives Custodian

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§ 12221 State Archives Custodian

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State is in charge of keeping the state's important public records safe.
  • •This means they take care of old documents and files that belong to the state.
  • •They make sure these records are stored properly and can be found when needed.

Example

If you want to see old state laws or historical documents

You would ask the Secretary of State because they are the ones who keep and protect these records.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 12221 State Archives Custodian

The Secretary of State is the custodian of the public archives of the State. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 111.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statecustodianpublic archives

Related Statutes

  • § 12222 State Archives Vault Requirements
  • § 12223 Secretary State Archive Requirements
  • § 12223.5 State Archives File Preservation
  • § 12224 State Archives Historical Items
  • § 12225 Archival Item Return Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12221.
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