California · Penal Code
PEN §1256: It shall be the duty of the district attorney to cooperate with and assist the attorney general in presenting all criminal matters on appeal.
Civil
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The district attorney must cooperate with and assist the attorney general when presenting criminal cases on appeal.
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It shall be the duty of the district attorney to cooperate with and assist the attorney general in presenting all criminal matters on appeal.
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