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District attorney

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A district attorney is an elected official responsible for prosecuting crimes that occur within their jurisdiction. District attorneys may be elected by a county or some other designated district.[1] These officials have the power to conduct a grand jury investigation, decide whether to prosecute an offender, and offer plea bargains.[2]

See also

Ballotpedia:Index of Terms

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Dictionary.com, "District Attorney," accessed September 27, 2016
  2. ↑ Houston Chronicle, "Role & Duties of a District Attorney," accessed September 27, 2016
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