California Code, Government Code - GOV § 15200

The Legislature hereby declares that:  (1) The uniform administration of justice throughout the State is a matter of statewide interest;  (2) The prosecution and conduct of trials of persons accused of homicide should not be hampered or delayed by any lack of funds available to the counties for such purposes;  (3) A county should not be required to bear the entire costs of a trial involving a homicide if such costs will seriously impair the finances of the county;  and (4) It is the intention of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide for state assistance to counties in such emergency situations.