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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 6Ch. 8Art. 6§ 112840 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

§ 112840 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

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§ 112840 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone breaks the rules in this part of the law, the district attorney (a type of lawyer for the county) has to take them to court.
  • •The district attorney where the bad thing happened is the one who handles the case.
  • •This rule has been around since 1996.

Example

Someone dumps trash in a river where they aren't supposed to.

The district attorney in that county has to take the person who dumped the trash to court because they broke the rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 112840 District Attorney Prosecution Duty

The district attorney of the county in which any violation of this chapter occurs shall prosecute the person accused of the violation. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

district attorneyviolationprosecuteStats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6

Related Statutes

  • § 108820 Misdemeanor Violations Penalty
  • § 120590 District Attorney Prosecution Duty
  • § 108825 Operative Date Provisions
  • § 111830 Probation Costs For Violations
  • § 111840 Enforcement Of Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 112840.
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