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We envision a new model of prosecution, where prosecutors’ decision making is transparent and based in rigorous evidence, and prosecutors commit to an efficient and fair — rather than punitive — approach to community safety.
Because of their vast discretion, prosecutors have a claim to being the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system. Yet we know so little about how prosecutors’ offices make decisions and what impacts those decisions have on our communities. This is because data on decision making is scarce — in many cases, prosecutors aren’t required to record it. And a combined lack of transparency, lack of electoral challengers, and lack of liability for misconduct mean prosecutors are rarely held accountable to voters.
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