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Old 12-08-2013, 03:49 AM   #5
Big Sarge
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Originally Posted by glatt View Post
Who do these local prosecutors answer to? Are they elected or appointed? If appointed, are their bosses elected? Where does the public apply political pressure to get them reigned in?
City prosecutors are hired by the city. County prosecutors are an elected position. District Attorneys are elected. All Federal prosecutors are appointed, except for assistants who are hired through civil service
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