County of San Diego v. State Board of Control

Opinion

BROWN (Gerald), P. J.

—The County of San Diego (County) appeals a judgment denying its petition for writ of mandate against the Board of Control of the State of California (Board).

I

The People charged 15-year-old Brenda S. with 2 counts of first degree murder with special circumstance allegations. The County spent $26,035, authorized by the court, for experts and investigators to help S.’ counsel prepare her defense. The Board refused to reimburse the County for these funds. The superior court denied the County’s petition in mandate to require the Board to pay.

II

Penal Code section 987.9…