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Increased Prosecutor Transparency: Criminal Case Reporting

A new law requires prosecutor offices in large cities to regularly report criminal case data to the Attorney General. This aims to increase transparency in prosecutorial actions and make this information publicly available, allowing citizens to better understand how criminal cases are handled in their area.
Key points
Prosecutor offices in jurisdictions with over 380,000 people must annually report on cases referred, declined, resolved by plea, and involving repeat offenders.
This information will be publicly available online, giving citizens insight into statistics on the prosecution of crimes like murder, robbery, and theft.
The goal is to enhance accountability for prosecutors and provide citizens with access to data on the effectiveness of the justice system in their region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_27
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_27.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prosecutor offices in jurisdictions with over 380,000 people must annually report on cases referred, declined, resolved by plea, and involving repeat offenders.
  • This information will be publicly available online, giving citizens insight into statistics on the prosecution of crimes like murder, robbery, and theft.
  • The goal is to enhance accountability for prosecutors and provide citizens with access to data on the effectiveness of the justice system in their region.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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