California legal term
district attorney in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “district attorney” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “district attorney” mean in California criminal law?
“district attorney” includes a city attorney charged with the duty of prosecuting misdemeanor offenses. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 14607.6)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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