California statute
Cal. Penal Code § 999d
Current through 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)
Part of Chapter 2.2: Career Criminals, California Penal Code.
Full text of Cal. Penal Code § 999d
Statutory text current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of California.
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.
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