Author: PCE
This publication provides a list of rules of professional conduct, ethics opinions, CLE requirements, and state statutes relevant to attorneys’ cybersecurity obligations.
Ethics
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At the heart of our profession is a commitment to ethical behavior. With changes in the criminal justice system and, on a larger scale, our society, we’re faced with ethical challenges regularly.
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50 State Chart of Cybersecurity Duties for Attorneys- Rules of Professional Responsibility, Ethics Opinions, CLE Requirements and State Statutes
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Police Impeachment Disclosure- Approaches for the Modern Prosecutor
Author: NBP
This paper explores methods that can be used by prosecutor offices across the country to identify and disclose police impeachment material. Statewide efforts to standardize impeachment disclosure also are examined. The purpose of this paper is to provide general information for prosecutors considering these issues.
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The Right Thing
Author: DAASNY
“Prosecutors have more freedom than any other actor to do “the right thing.” Prosecutors find the truth, decide who should be charged, or hold the perpetrator accountable. Only prosecutors are given the freedom – and with it the ethical duty – to promote all these vital components of “the right thing.””
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Cybersecurity Duties for Attorneys- Relevant ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: PCE
This publication provides links to ABA Model Rules with supporting sections and comments relevant to cybersecurity.
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Prosecutors and the Press – Ethical and Practical Guidance
Authors: PCE and KC Steckelberg (Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan)
Read about strategies for working with the press including, ethical rules and guidelines, developing a communications strategy and special considerations for various aspects of a case.
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Public Police Conduct Disclosure Website (2022)
Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Council (Phoenix, AZ)
The APAAC has developed a public, internet accessible database that contains names of law enforcement officers for whom there are materials which must be provided in discovery in order to comply with Brady v. Maryland and its progeny.
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PCE Pop-Up: Empowering Ethical Prosecution
PCE Pop-Ups review current topics through presentations and breakout groups. December 8, 2021 we discussed Empowering Ethical Prosecution.
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