50 State Chart of Sealing and Expungement Statutes
Author: PCE
A list of statutes relevant to sealing and expungement as of 2023.
Staffing the Prosecutor’s Office of the Future
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.
PCE NBP: Caseloads
On May 5, 2023, PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on caseloads which included expert presenters who explored the study of caseloads and funding opportunities related to caseloads.
Read MorePCE NBP: Case Weight
On August 3rd, 2023 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on Caseloads Part 2, including a focus on case weight. This section of the meeting focused on the sufficiency required when prosecuting certain crimes.
Read MorePCE Videos: How Prosecutors Help Fight Workplace Crimes and Injustice
On February 7, 2023 PCE hosted a Pop-Up on workplace crimes and injustice.
Read MorePCE NBP: The Modern Prosecutor Prepares for the Office of the Future
On January 27th, 2023 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on the Office of the Future, which explored topics that the modern prosecutor should consider as they adapt to a changing landscape.
Read MoreManhattan District Attorney Trains Prosecutors in Science Based Interviewing (2022)
New York County District Attorney’s Office (New York, NY)
Population: 1,630,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 525
In Manhattan, the District Attorney’s Office of New York, brought in expert instructors to train investigators and prosecutors in Science Based Interview (SBI) techniques derived from research conducted by members of U.S. Intelligence Agencies in support of the High Value Detainee Interrogation Group. The methods of interviewing are based on scientific research and designed to improve communication with suspects, victims and witnesses.
SAO Collaborates on Successful Low Level Diversion Program (2022)
Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County (Ellicott City, MD)
Population: 330,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 45 | Contact Information
The Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County Maryland (OSAHC) has partnered with local law enforcement, the Public Defender’s Office and County and State authorities to develop a post arrest, pre-charging Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program (LEAD) that addresses a variety of criminogenic needs in an effort to reduce convictions for low level offenders.
Award Winning Domestic Violence Response Team is Improving Outcomes (2022)
Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, 20th Judicial District (Boulder, CO)
Population: 330,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 40 | Contact Information
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office (BCDA) has an Acute Response Team for Domestic Violence Incidents (DV ART) that employs a lethality assessment for every case within 24 hours. Cases with high risks for lethality are flagged for personal contact with 48 hours of an event in order to build trust with victims, provide immediate resources and gather important historical information and evidence.
Specialized Team Focuses on Enforcing Red Flag Laws to Prevent Violence (2022)
San Diego Office of the City Attorney (San Diego, CA)
Population: 1,380,000 | Number of Full-Time Prosecutors: 183 | Contact Information
The San Diego City Attorney’s Office (SDCA) is using California’s Red Flag Laws to prevent gun violence, before it happens, using a state law that allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals who have been proved a danger to themselves or others. Since 2018, SDCA has partnered with law enforcement to file and enforce over 1.000 gun violence restraining orders (GVRO).