California legal term
prosecuting agency in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “prosecuting agency” 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 “prosecuting agency” mean in California criminal law?
“prosecuting agency” means a city attorney, a district attorney, the Attorney General, or other state or local agency actively prosecuting a case under this section. (Cal. Penal Code § 115)
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