California Penal Code

§ 13826.2

PEN § 13826.2 Effective Jun 27, 2012Title 6 · Part 4 · Ch. 3.5

Statute text

Gang violence prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter are encouraged to concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon cases identified under the suggested criteria set forth in Section 13826.3. Enhanced prosecution efforts may include, but not be limited to:

(a)“Vertical” prosecutorial representation, whereby the prosecutor who makes the initial filing or appearance in a gang-related 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 gang-related cases.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 43, Sec. 69. (SB 1023) Effective June 27, 2012.