{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"33","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 33","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1518, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A prosecuting attorney, in his or her discretion, may assist in the civil resolution of a violation of an offense described in Title 13 (commencing with Section 450) of Part 1 of the Penal Code in lieu of filing a criminal complaint.</p>","text":"A prosecuting attorney, in his or her discretion, may assist in the civil resolution of a violation of an offense described in Title 13 (commencing with Section 450) of Part 1 of the Penal Code in lieu of filing a criminal complaint.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/preliminary-provisions-33","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}