four-yearState attorneys are elected to four-year terms under Article V, Section 17, Constitution of the State of Florida.
Harold F. PryorHarold F. Pryor was elected Broward State Attorney (Florida's 17th Judicial Circuit) in November 2020. He leads a staff of 462 employees, including 213 prosecutors, whose mission is to make our community safer while working to ensure justice, equity and fairness for everyone affected by our criminal justice system.
U.S. attorneys are appointed by the President of the United States for a term of four years, with appointments subject to confirmation by the Senate. A U.S. attorney continues in office, beyond the appointed term, until a successor is appointed and qualified.
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The Statewide Prosecutor is appointed by the Attorney General from a list of nominees selected by the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The Statewide Prosecutor serves a term of four years and acts as the agency head for eight offices throughout the state.
20 State AttorneysThere are 20 State Attorneys in the State of Florida representing 20 judicial circuits. For more information about each of the circuits, visit Florida's State Attorneys.
The President shall appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a United States attorney for each judicial district. (b) Each United States attorney shall be appointed for a term of four years.
The President of the United States has the authority to appoint U.S. Attorneys, with the consent of the United States Senate, and the President may remove U.S. Attorneys from office.
The president appoints U.S. attorneys, who mainly serve as administrators. Assistant U.S. attorneys handle the bulk of the trial work. The U.S. attorney general, who is the chief law enforcement officer in the United States and the head of the Department of Justice, has supervisory responsibility over U.S. attorneys.
SALARY. The starting annual salary for an Assistant State Attorney is $57,000.00.
Salary Ranges for District Attorneys The salaries of District Attorneys in the US range from $13,279 to $356,999 , with a median salary of $64,623 . The middle 57% of District Attorneys makes between $64,627 and $162,013, with the top 86% making $356,999.
They represent the State in all lawsuits and transactions for and against the State. They work and function in the same way as ordinary attorneys.
State attorneys are attorneys in the service of the State. They represent the State in all lawsuits and transactions for and against the State. They work and function in the same way as ordinary attorneys.
The State Attorney of the 20th Judicial Circuit is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Drug Free Workplace. For attorneys who are members of the Florida Bar, our entry level positions start at $57,500. There are currently over 100 Assistant State Attorneys on staff.
Under the Constitution of the State of Florida, the state attorney is the chief prosecuting officer of all criminal trial courts in the circuit and performs all other duties prescribed by general law.
When the State Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation, a decision is made to either file an information (formal charge) or decline to file any charges. If charges are filed, an arrest warrant or issue summons must be prepared to bring the accused into custody.
The state attorney must rely on law enforcement to prepare arrest reports, victim affidavits, witness statements and to secure the evidence needed to prove each and every element of the offenses charged.
Initiated Investigations: The state attorney may initiate an investigation if he has reason to believe a crime has occurred and an investigation is warranted.
Executive Assignments: The state attorney receives assignments to investigate and prosecute cases outside his circuit when the Governor of Florida’s office orders an assignment. This occurs when another circuit has a conflict and asks the governor to re-assign the prosecution.
Update: On August 10, 2011, the Fourth District released its opinion in Snipes v. Telli (4D10-4687) that reversed the trial court's opinion discussed below.
Update: On August 10, 2011, the Fourth District released its opinion in Snipes v. Telli (4D10-4687) that reversed the trial court's opinion discussed below.