Prosecutor
Prosecutor
Prosecutor (/prəˈsɛk.juː.tər/) is a legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system or the civil law inquisitorial system. The prosecution is the legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law.
Etymology
The term "prosecutor" is derived from the Latin word 'prosequi', meaning 'to pursue'. In the legal context, it refers to the act of pursuing a lawsuit or criminal trial.
Role and Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of a prosecutor is to represent the state or the people in criminal cases. They review the evidence presented by the law enforcement agencies, decide whether to file charges, and then present the case and evidence in court. Prosecutors also have a duty to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense, which is evidence that might exonerate the defendant.
Related Terms
- District Attorney: In many jurisdictions in the United States, the prosecutor is referred to as the District Attorney.
- Crown Prosecutor: In Commonwealth jurisdictions, the prosecutor is often referred to as the Crown Prosecutor.
- Public Prosecutor: In many civil law jurisdictions, the prosecutor is referred to as the Public Prosecutor.
- United States Attorney: In the federal judicial system of the United States, the prosecutor is referred to as the United States Attorney.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prosecutor
- Wikipedia's article - Prosecutor
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