§ 12561 Attorney General Sheriff Appointments

Government Code·California

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•The Attorney General can pick someone to act like a sheriff for a specific crime.
•This person can do everything a sheriff can do for that one case.
•They can investigate the crime and arrest people involved.

Example

A big robbery happens in a small town, and the local sheriff needs help.

The Attorney General can choose a special person to help investigate the robbery and arrest the robbers, just like a sheriff would.

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§ 12561 Attorney General Sheriff Appointments

Whenever the Attorney General deems it necessary in the public interest, the Attorney General may appoint some competent person to perform the duties of sheriff with respect to the investigation or detection of a particular crime and cause the arrest of persons in connection therewith. Any person so appointed has all the powers of a sheriff with respect to the particular matter. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 105. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Attorney General competent person duties of sheriff particular crime powers of a sheriff

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12561.

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