District Attorney's office

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The District Attorney's office is a government legal agency responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the state or local jurisdiction.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government agency
prosecutorial authority
public sector organization
accountableTo courts
the public
collaboratesWith courts
police departments
public defender offices
sheriff's offices
state investigative agencies
employs administrative staff
assistant district attorneys
investigators
prosecutors
victim advocates
fundedBy public funds
goal protect community safety
seek justice in criminal matters
uphold the rule of law
hasRole advise law enforcement on legal issues
decide whether to file criminal charges
enforce criminal law
handle appeals in criminal cases
manage diversion programs in some jurisdictions
negotiate plea agreements
oversee alternative sentencing programs in some jurisdictions
participate in grand jury proceedings
present cases in court
prosecute criminal cases
protect public safety through prosecution
recommend sentences to the court
represent the state in criminal proceedings
represent victims' interests in criminal cases
review evidence in criminal matters
headedBy District Attorney NERFINISHED
jurisdictionOver criminal offenses
violations of local criminal ordinances
violations of state criminal law
legalAuthorityFrom local law
state law
mayBe appointed office leadership
elected office leadership
mayHandle juvenile delinquency cases in some jurisdictions
specialized units such as homicide or narcotics
operatesIn county jurisdictions
local jurisdictions
state jurisdictions
partOf criminal justice system
subjectTo constitutional constraints
ethical rules for prosecutors

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