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Litigation

Jan. 20, 2016

Riverside city attorney seeks to move misdemeanor prosecution under its purview

The Riverside City Attorney is seeking the power to prosecute all misdemeanors within its jurisdiction, despite concerns about unnecessary city spending and a lack of experience in the new unit.

By Amanda Schallert
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The Riverside city attorney is seeking the power to prosecute all misdemeanors within its jurisdiction, despite concerns from the district attorney's office about unnecessary city spending and a lack of experience in the new unit.

The Riverside City Council is set to vote next month on adding a city charter amendment to the June municipal election ballot. The city attorney's office already ...

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