California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 1850

Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.

Every officer is entitled to the possession of all books and papers pertaining to his office, or in the custody of a former incumbent by virtue of his office.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 1850 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-1-general/division-4-public-officers-and-employees/chapter-5-obtaining-possession-of-office/section-1850

Other sections in Chapter 5 - Obtaining Possession of Office

§ 1850§ 1851§ 1852§ 1853§ 1854§ 1855

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