California · Penal Code
PEN §1001.61: The district attorney may refer a bad check case to the diversion program.
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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.
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