[Adopted 9-18-1996]
The Juvenile Prosecution Unit is established as a specialized
unit within the District Attorney's Office focusing on juvenile
justice.
The Unit consists of a Special Deputy Prosecutor, Juvenile Investigator,
an Executive Assistant and a full-time Secretary/Receptionist. The
Unit's primary responsibilities are to conduct coordinated juvenile
prosecutions, deliver victim/witness services, identify youth at risk,
establish a database of separate juvenile prosecution information,
train local Police Departments on juvenile justice issues, assist
local Police Departments with criminal investigations involving juveniles
and to act as an information hub to local juvenile service providers.
