PCE Publications

Author: PCE

Advances in technology are quickly changing the longstanding practices of traditional courtrooms. With this evolution, prosecutors must weigh the opportunities these advancements create against the legal and ethical duties of criminal litigation, as well as the practical considerations about the quality and reliability of any emerging technology. From remote appearance technology to artificial intelligence to data analytics, we explore the role of technology in the modern courtroom in our recent publication:

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

This paper continues the discussion from our previous paper, “Prosecutorial Work Not Included in Caseload Counts”. It dives into looking at additional methods for analyzing caseloads and workloads as well as how it can be used for management and how to seek finanical support.

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

This paper lists tasks that need to be completed by prosecutors that are not reflected in caseload counts but are nevertheless essential to a modern prosecutor office.

Author: PCE Staff

PCE at Work: An Annual Recap

Author: PCE

This publication provides a list of rules of professional conduct, ethics opinions, CLE requirements, and state statutes relevant to attorneys’ cybersecurity obligations. 

Author: PCE

This publication provides links to ABA Model Rules with supporting sections and comments relevant to cybersecurity.

Authors: PCE, National Policing Institute

This article provides a basic understanding of gunshot detection system technology, its investigative and evidentiary value, and issues prosecutors may encounter when trying to admit gunshot detection system evidence at trial.

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

This paper discusses the importance of understanding prosecutor caseloads and workloads, and the challenges researchers have faced in studying this issue. 

Authors: PCE and AEquitas

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.