The district attorney may refer a bad check case to the diversion program. Except as provided in Section 1001.64, this chapter does not limit the power of the district attorney to prosecute bad check complaints.

(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1059, Sec. 1.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 1001.61

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.