NCJ Number
18747
Date Published
1975
Length
18 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES, NEW PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONAL REFORMS OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Abstract
REFORMS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPROVE OFFICE EFFICIENCY INCLUDE: REORGANIZATION OF STAFF INTO SPECIALIZED TEAMS TO HANDLE SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENTS; DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW INFORMATION AND STATISTICS SYSTEM; INSTITUTION OF TWO LAW STUDENT INTERN PROGRAMS; AND ELIMINATION OF A NIGHT DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY POSITION. AMONG THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS OF THE OFFICE ARE THE HIGH CRIME IMPACT PROJECT, THE RAPE VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM, AND IMPROVEMENT OF CONDITIONS FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS. STATISTICAL REPORTS ON SPECIFIC OFFICE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURT ACTIVITIES, INTAKE, AND PRETRIAL ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.