Adistrict 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

• Municipal government project
• County
• County commission
• County council
• County executive
• County mayor
• County seat

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