It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to fully implement the provisions of Government Code sections 27700 et seq. and Penal Code section 987.2 for purposes of providing indigent defense services. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors hereby establishes in the County of San Diego a Department of the Public Defender.
(Amended by Ord. No. 9629 (N.S.), effective 4-15-04; amended by Ord. No. 9989 (N.S.), effective 7-16-09)
State law reference(s) -- Indigent defense services, Gov. Code, § 27700 et seq.; Penal Code, § 987.2.