Repeat sexual offender prosecution units receiving funds under this

chapter shall concentrate enhanced prosecution efforts and resources upon individuals identified under selection criteria set forth in

Section l . Enhanced prosecution efforts and resources shall include, but not be limited to: (

a) Vertical prosecutorial representation, whereby the prosecutor who makes the initial filing or appearance in a repeat sexual offender case will perform all subsequent court appearances on that particular case through its conclusion, including the sentencing phase. (

b) The assignment of highly qualified investigators and prosecutors to repeat sexual offender cases. “Highly qualified” for the purposes of this

chapter shall be defined as: (1) individuals with one year of experience in the investigation and prosecution of felonies or specifically the felonies listed in subdivision (

a) of

Section l ; or (2) individuals whom the district attorney has selected to receive training as set forth in

Section 13836; or (3) individuals who have attended a program providing equivalent training as approved by the Office of Emergency Services. (

c) A significant reduction of caseloads for investigators and prosecutors assigned to repeat sexual offender cases. (

d) Coordination with local rape victim counseling centers, child abuse services programs, and victim witness assistance programs. Coordination shall include, but not be limited to: referrals of individuals to receive client services; participation in local training programs; membership and participation in local task forces established to improve communication between criminal justice system agencies and community service agencies; and cooperating with individuals serving as liaison representatives of local rape victim counseling centers and victim witness assistance programs.