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PROSECUTION
“The District Attorney has entire charge and control of every criminal prosecution instituted or pending in his district, and determines who, when, and how he shall prosecute.”
- Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure Article 61
The most prominent task of the District Attorney's Office is the Criminal Prosecution of all felony and misdemeanor cases. As such, while working close with law enforcement, the office decides who, when, and how prosecution shall proceed. Certain misdemeanors are handled by city prosecutors.
The 16th Judicial District Attorney’s Office handles thousands of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile cases in the tri-parish area.
To read more about Our Criminal Justice System and how it works click here.