The world of prosecution is changing and, with it, prosecutors must adapt. Prosecutors are now reviewing older cases to see that justice was done and, in cases where it may not have been, to find ways to rectify past injustices through conviction and case review assistance. See how PCE can help you seek justice in these cases.
Independent Case Review
Conducting case reviews can overwhelm an office. Our seasoned prosecutors assist with independent, systemic reviews of cases that have come into question. We review case files, related documents, interview relevant parties, and prepare a report with recommendations for the chief prosecutor.
Read about our case reviews in Minnesota and Delaware.
Bringing Conviction Review to Your Office
PCE can help you set up a conviction review unit or conviction review process, whether your office is large or small.
Our work in action
Our Work in Action – Ramsey County Multi-Year Conviction Review
Prosecutors’ Center for Excellence recently completed a comprehensive, multi-year, independent conviction review of over 200 homicides and other high-level cases in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Beginning in the fall of 2021, PCE’s team of legal experts reviewed hundreds of reports and testimonies from Ramsey County’s former Chief Medical Examiner, whose reliability was called into question by a federal judge. Additional background on this work can be found in the following article.
PCE conducted interviews, a site visit, case file reviews encompassing thousands of documents, and more to assist the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office with this important endeavor to ensure the integrity of past convictions.
Learn more about the conviction review and its outcome from County Attorney John Choi.
Read about PCE’s review process and the reports PCE developed for Ramsey County.
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If an issue in your jurisdiction is leading to questions about past cases, give us a call. We can discuss what the process may look like for you and how we may be able to help as you work to ensure that justice was served.