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New Prosecutor Reporting Rules: Increased Transparency in Crime Fighting

This act introduces new requirements for prosecutor offices in large cities that receive federal funds. They will have to report annually on the number of criminal cases received, declined, and how often defendants had prior convictions or open cases. The goal is to increase transparency in prosecutorial actions, potentially impacting crime prosecution effectiveness and public safety.
Key points
Prosecutor offices in large cities (over 380,000 residents) will be required to submit annual detailed reports on criminal cases.
Reports will include the number of cases received, declined, those resulting in plea agreements, and information on defendants' prior arrests or convictions.
This data will be publicly available, allowing citizens to better understand prosecutorial actions in their area.
The act covers offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and firearm-related offenses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7967
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2022-06-07