FY 2026-27 Human Trafficking Vertical Prosecution (HP) Program

The purpose of the Program is to support dedicated time of a Deputy District Attorney and a District Attorney Investigator for the purpose of identifying, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking crimes. The Program is established by California Penal Code section 13849 and human trafficking crimes are defined by California Penal Code sections 236.1 and 647(l). The purpose of the Program is to support dedicated time of a Deputy District Attorney and a District Attorney Investigator for the purpose of identifying, investigating, and prosecuting human trafficking crimes. The Program is established by California Penal Code section 13849 and human trafficking crimes are defined by California Penal Code sections 236.1 and 647(l).