Staffing the Prosecutor’s Office of the Future

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Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

This paper details the jobs and tasks that may not have existed in the prosecution office of the past. These positions might be added in an individual office, shared by a group of offices through mutual agreement, or be attached to a state prosecution association. In some offices one person may handle one or more of the responsibilities listed. 

The New Roles of The Modern Prosecutor

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Author: PCE’s National Best Practices Committee (NBP)

The traditional role of the prosecutor is as a minister of justice who enforces the law and seeks justice. Modern prosecutors are viewing their roles more expansively to include crime prevention, problem solving and innovation. This publication explores the new roles of a modern prosecutor.