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District Attorneys
FISCAL YEAR 2000 RESOURCE SUMMARY ($000)
| DEPARTMENT |
Budgetary Direct Appro. |
Budgetary Retained Revenue |
Total Budgetary Spending |
Intragov- ernmental Service |
Federal Grant Spending |
Trust & Other Spending |
Total
Spending |
Budgetary Revenue |
| Suffolk District Attorney`s Office |
14,136 |
0 |
14,136 |
0 |
0 |
462 |
14,598 |
0 |
| Northern District Attorney`s Office |
10,133 |
0 |
10,133 |
0 |
18 |
203 |
10,354 |
0 |
| Eastern District Attorney`s Office |
6,921 |
0 |
6,921 |
0 |
0 |
227 |
7,148 |
0 |
| Middle District Attorney`s Office |
7,321 |
0 |
7,321 |
0 |
0 |
255 |
7,576 |
0 |
| Hampden District Attorney`s Office |
6,355 |
0 |
6,355 |
0 |
0 |
502 |
6,857 |
0 |
| Northwestern District Attorney`s Office |
3,812 |
0 |
3,812 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
3,877 |
0 |
| Norfolk District Attorney`s Office |
6,508 |
0 |
6,508 |
0 |
0 |
50 |
6,558 |
0 |
| Plymouth District Attorney`s Office |
5,874 |
0 |
5,874 |
0 |
0 |
175 |
6,049 |
0 |
| Bristol District Attorney`s Office |
5,968 |
0 |
5,968 |
0 |
0 |
550 |
6,518 |
0 |
| Cape and Islands District Attorney`s Office |
2,736 |
0 |
2,736 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
2,756 |
0 |
| Berkshire District Attorney`s Office |
2,564 |
0 |
2,564 |
0 |
0 |
65 |
2,629 |
0 |
| District Attorneys` Association |
1,509 |
0 |
1,509 |
0 |
0 |
103 |
1,612 |
0 |
| TOTAL |
73,837 |
0 |
73,837 |
0 |
18 |
2,677 |
76,532 |
0 |
District Attorneys represent the Commonwealth in most criminal cases and in certain civil cases. There are eleven District Attorneys elected to four-year terms to represent the regional districts: Suffolk, Northern, Eastern, Middle, Hampden, Northwestern, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Cape and Islands, and Berkshire.
In addition to representing the Commonwealth in court proceedings, District Attorneys assist law enforcement agencies in the full range of criminal investigations, including homicide. Other activities requiring the direct involvement of the District Attorneys include: child abuse investigation and prosecution; gang-related investigation and prosecution; career criminal identification; domestic violence prevention and prosecution; juvenile justice programs and prosecution; civil rights enforcement; and educational programs serving law enforcement, social service agencies, and the public. The District Attorneys also have the authority to enforce the Open Meeting Law and to bring actions to prevent nuisances.
Budget Recommendations
The Fiscal Year 2000 recommendation includes a $4.7 million increase over projected Fiscal Year 1999 spending.
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