Chapter 5 Prosecutors PDF
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This document provides an overview of prosecutors, their roles and responsibilities within the government's role in the criminal justice system. It covers various aspects such as their duties, divisions, and different levels of prosecution, including federal and state. It also briefly mentions the concept of progressive prosecution.
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Chapter 5 Prosecutors A Prosecutor Government’s/State’s Representative Has a hand in everything Immense amount of discretion Head is elected/only answers to the people Federal/State Federal Prosecutors – Federal Crimes State Prosecutors – State Crime Federal – Appointed State - Ele...
Chapter 5 Prosecutors A Prosecutor Government’s/State’s Representative Has a hand in everything Immense amount of discretion Head is elected/only answers to the people Federal/State Federal Prosecutors – Federal Crimes State Prosecutors – State Crime Federal – Appointed State - Elected State Prosecutors Dozens or hundreds of assistants County level Small counties – no help. In charge of everything Elected prosecutor in large locales sets policies Assistants do all the courtroom work Office Makeup Larger offices are broken down Each bureau or division handles something different Drugs, violent crime, sexual crimes, homicides, appeals, etc. Prosecutors work their way up Traffic to Juvenile to Felony, etc. Duties Represent the government Provide judicial assistance Child Welfare Child Support enforcement Victim assistance More Duties Assist in criminal investigations Search warrants, investigators, interview witnesses Screen cases, decide who to charge Plea bargains Evidence disclosure – discovery Progressive Prosecution Discretion to move away from punishment Policy aimed at limiting incarceration Other methods to address public safety Treatment programs Alternatives to prosecution, i.e. diversion programs
