Description of Office
~ From Texas Association of Counties ~
Effective enforcement of the law requires the sure-handed expertise of a knowledgeable prosecutor.
The main duties of the county and/or district attorney is to
represent the state in criminal cases. The county and/or district
attorney works with law enforcement officers in the investigation and
preparation of cases to be heard before the criminal courts. When
requested in writing, the county attorney provides legal counsel to
county officers.
The overwhelming importance of the office of public prosecutors
arises from the fact that upon the prosecuting attorney rests the power
of determining whether prosecution in any given case shall be
inaugurated or, if inaugurated, pushed to a successful conclusion.
Other duties include prosecution of juvenile offenders,
representation of victims of violence in protective orders and
representing the Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory
services in removing children from abusive households.