PCE Videos: Cyber Threats and Cyber Emergencies
On September 15, 2023, PCE hosted a Pop-Up that discussed how prosecutors must ensure their offices have adequate cybersecurity and cyber preparedness.
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PCE NBP: Case Management
On August 3rd, 2023 PCE hosted a National Best Practices Committee meeting on Caseloads Part 2, this section of the meeting was on case management.
Read More50 State Overview of Expungement and Sealing Statutes
Authors: PCE and AEquitas
The New Roles of The Modern Prosecutor
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.
Materials
2023 – Yolo County, California PowerPoint – PCE Best Practices Committee, January 27, 2023
2022 – Implementation Guide for Prosecutorial Performance Indicators – Florida International University and Loyola University Chicago – DuPont, Kutateladze, Liu, Meldrum, Olson, Richardson, Stemen
2020 – A Vision for the Modern Prosecutor – Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College- Produced by the Executive Session of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College
2020 – Prosecutorial Culture Change: A Primer – Institute for Innovation in Prosecution – Lowens, Paul and Terry
2019 – Prosecutor Priorities, Challenges, and Solutions – RAND Corporation, the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International and the University of Denver – Lawrence, Gourdet, Banks, Planty, Woods, Jackson
2018- 21 Principles for the 21st Century Prosecutor – Fair and Just Prosecution
Additional Resources: PCE Resource Library – Prosecutors
PCE Newsletter – June 2023
Author: PCE Staff
PCE at Work: An Annual Recap
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.
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