California Laws: Penal Code Sections 273.8-273.88
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- California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.8
The Legislature hereby finds that spousal abusers present a clear and present danger to the mental and physical well-being of the citizens of the State... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.81
(a) There is hereby established in the Department of Justice a program of financial and technical assistance for district attorneys' or city attorneys' offices, designated... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.82
Spousal abuser prosecution units receiving funds under this chapter shall concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon individuals identified under selection criteria set forth in... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.83
(a) An individual shall be the subject of a spousal abuser prosecution effort who is under arrest for any act or omission described in subdivisions... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.84
Each district attorney's or city attorney's office establishing a spousal abuser prosecution unit and receiving state support under this chapter shall adopt and pursue the... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.85
(a) The selection criteria set forth in Section 273.84 shall be adhered to for each spousal abuser case unless, in the reasonable exercise of prosecutor's... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.86
The characterization of a defendant as a "spousal abuser" as defined by this chapter shall not be communicated to the trier of fact. ... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.87
The Department of Justice is encouraged to utilize Federal Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) funds or any other federal funds that may become available in... - California Laws: Penal Code Section 273.88
Administrative costs incurred by the Department of Justice pursuant to the Spousal Abuser Prosecution Program shall not exceed 5 percent of the total funds allocated...