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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 6Art. 6§ 12570 Attorney General Special Agents

§ 12570 Attorney General Special Agents

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§ 12570 Attorney General Special Agents

Key Takeaways

  • •The Attorney General can hire up to 10 special agents or investigators to help with their job.
  • •The Attorney General doesn’t have to tell anyone who these special agents are.
  • •These agents can be paid by the month or by the day.
  • •Each agent must promise to do their job honestly, and this promise is kept in a private file.

Example

Imagine the Attorney General needs help solving a big case, like figuring out who is stealing money from a school.

The Attorney General can hire secret helpers (up to 10) to find out who did it. These helpers can work full-time or just for a few days, and no one has to know their names. They promise to do their job right, and that promise is kept private.

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

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§ 12570 Attorney General Special Agents

For the purpose of enabling the Attorney General to perform the duties imposed by Section 13 of Article V of the Constitution the Attorney General may appoint and fix the compensation of special agents and investigators not exceeding 10 in number as deemed 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. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 106. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Attorney Generalspecial agents and investigatorsSection 13 of Article V of the Constitution

Related Statutes

  • § 12524 Attorney General Law Enforcement Conference
  • § 12571 Special Agents As Peace Officers
  • § 12572 Agent Identity Compensation Claims
  • § 12573 Secret Investigation Claim Vouchers
  • § 12500 Attorney General Salary Inclusion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12570.
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