VOTE411 Voter Guide

Over their four-year term, a prosecuting attorney is responsible for:Deciding whether to charge a person accused of a crime.Making recommendations related to a person's bail.Prosecuting criminal actions in court.Making recommendations related to a person's prison sentencing.Summoning people to testify before grand juries.Provide notice on court hearings to victims or families of victims.Assisting people with accessing victim services.Working with the county treasurer to process and account for any fines or fees collected.Overseeing deputy prosecutors in their office.Additionally, prosecuting attorneys often communicate with defense attorneys to set the terms of a plea bargain for people accused of a crime.