What are the relevant provisions in the Criminal Code relating to decisions by police officers engaged in investigative and prosecuting functions?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Adams v. Witmer, 271 F.2d 29 (9th Cir. 1959):
2 These provisions are those prohibiting decisions by officers engaged in investigative and prosecuting functions, requiring decisions to be made by the officer who heard the evidence, and providing opportunity to propose findings. They are discussed hereafter.
2a See Leedom v. Kyne, 79 S.Ct. 180.
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