2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006 - 14315]
CHAPTER 9. California Major Narcotic Vendors Prosecution Law
Section 13882
California major narcotic vendors prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter shall concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon individuals identified under selection criteria set forth in Section 13883. Enhanced prosecution efforts and resources shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) Vertical prosecutorial representation, whereby the prosecutor who makes the initial filing or appearance in a drug 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 drug cases.
(c) Significant reduction of caseloads for investigators and prosecutors assigned to drug cases.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1424, Sec. 1. Effective September 26, 1984.)
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