Cal. Pen. Code § 999d

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 999d - Enhanced prosecution efforts and resources

Career criminal prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter shall concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon individuals identified under selection criteria set forth in Section 999e. Enhanced prosecution efforts and resources shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) "Vertical" prosecutorial representation, whereby the prosecutor who makes the initial filing or appearance in a career criminal case will perform all subsequent court appearances on that particular case through its conclusion, including the sentencing phase;
(b) Assignment of highly qualified investigators and prosecutors to career criminal cases; and
(c) Significant reduction of caseloads for investigators and prosecutors assigned to career criminal cases.

Ca. Pen. Code § 999d

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 42, Sec. 1. Effective February 17, 1982.