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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2Art. 5§ 29401 County District Attorney Funding

§ 29401 County District Attorney Funding

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§ 29401 County District Attorney Funding

Key Takeaways

  • •Every year, big counties (with 90,000+ people) must give $5,000 to the district attorney’s special fund.
  • •The county can choose to add more money to this fund if they want.
  • •This rule is for counties with lots of people, not small ones.

Example

A county with 100,000 people starts its new budget year.

The county must put at least $5,000 into the district attorney’s special fund. If they think it’s needed, they can add more money later.

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

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§ 29401 County District Attorney Funding

At the beginning of each fiscal year in counties having a population of 90,000 or more, the board of supervisors shall make available to the district attorney’s special appropriation an amount sufficient to make the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in the special appropriation. The board may transfer additional amounts to the special appropriation. (Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 536.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 16400 State Agency Revolving Funds
  • § 16402 Revolving Fund Repayment Rules
  • § 29400 District Attorney Funding
  • § 29402 District Attorney Funding Limit
  • § 29403 Census Population Basis

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 29401.
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