41.   If so, Reno has no choice but to refer the case to an independent prosecutor.

42.   In a preliminary trial last week, a Paris judge passed on ruling, referring the case to a higher court.

43.   In addition to Corrections, officials from the Arizona State Hospital, the Board of Clemency and county jails can also refer cases to the county attorneys for review.

44.   In a statement released on Sunday afternoon, LaBella confirmed that he had urged Reno to refer the case to an outside prosecutor.

45.   In certain cases, the government may refer a case to the U.S. Attorney, who could then bring similar criminal charges, which could carry prison time.

46.   In extreme cases, the department can refer cases to the Justice Department for prosecution.

47.   Instead, she referred the case to the appellate division.

48.   Investigator Michael Erspamer urged his agency to refer the case to the Justice Department, so that a grand jury could determine if crimes had been committed.

49.   Instead, the case was referred to the FPPC.

50.   It is one of the few times the council has referred a case to the FDA in hopes that the agency will take regulatory action.