California legal term
Prosecutorial agency in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Prosecutorial 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 “Prosecutorial agency” mean in California criminal law?
“Prosecutorial agency” means a district attorney, city attorney, or other governmental entity responsible for the prosecution of crimes within a local jurisdiction. (Cal. Penal Code § 422.94)
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