Section 15420 Of Chapter 2. Duties And Powers From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 2.

. The primary responsibility of the State Public Defender is to represent those persons who are entitled to representation at public expense in the proceedings listed in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) and (d) of Section 15421. This responsibility shall take precedence over all other duties and powers set forth in this chapter.