California § 13826.2 - Gang violence prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter are encouraged
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§ 13826.2. Gang violence prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter are encouraged
Gang violence prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter are encouraged to concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon cases identified under the suggested criteria set forth in Section 13826.3. Enhanced prosecution efforts may include, but not be limited to: (a) âVerticalâ prosecutorial representation, whereby the prosecutor who makes the initial filing or appearance in a gang-related 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 gang-related cases. (c) Significant reduction of caseloads for investigators and prosecutors assigned to gang-related cases. (d) Measures taken in coordination with law enforcement agencies to protect cooperating witnesses from intimidation or retribution at the hands of gang members or associates.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13826.2 cover?
Section 13826.2 ("Gang violence prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter are encouraged") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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