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Association of Prosecuting Attorneys

April 12, 2024

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), founded in 2009, is a professional association of elected and appointed prosecutors in the United States. The APA's headquarters are in Washington, D.C.[1]

Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Logo of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Formation2009 (2009)
TypeLegal society
26-3117485
Headquarters11 DuPont Cir NW, Suite 501,
Washington, D.C.
Location
Chairperson
Jean Peters Baker
Key people
David LaBahn, President and CEO
Websitewww.apainc.org

The APA's defined objectives are to support prosecutors and enhance their ability to perform their duties.[2]

The association's self-stated mission is also "to support and enhance the effectiveness of those in all areas of criminal justice and crime victim organizations in their efforts to create safer communities."[3]

The APA is a registered national nonprofit organization that was founded in 2009.[3][4]

Programs and activities edit

The APA oversees various programs to support the work of prosecutors in areas such as crime victim assistance, cruelty to animals, animal fighting, national security, gun violence, pre-trial services, juvenile justice, and domestic violence. The association provides training, technical assistance, and access to technology that aide in various prosecutorial functions.[2][5][6]

Additionally, the association serves as an advocate for prosecutors in public policy matters; the APA also has potential partnerships with other justice organizations.[2][5]

The APA has taken notable public stances on matters such as discovery, castle doctrine,[7] gun violence, juvenile justice,[8] pretrial process, continuous alcohol monitoring, and animal cruelty crimes.[9]

Leadership and governance edit

The APA is governed by a board of directors and managed by a president and chief executive officer (CEO).[10][11]

The current chairperson of the board is Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County, Missouri district attorney.[10] The current president and CEO is David LaBahn.[11]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ vrich. "CONTACT". Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Retrieved 2022-08-11.
  2. ^ a b c (PDF). prosecutingattorneys.org. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  3. ^ a b "Nonprofit Report for Association of Prosecuting Attorneys". guidestar.org. GuideStar. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  4. ^ Kutz, Jessica (2022-07-12). "Prosecutor explains what preparing for a future of post-Roe abortion cases might look like". The 19th. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  5. ^ a b "About". apainc.org. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  6. ^ Land, Greg (July 22, 2015). "Fulton DA Paul Howard to Chair Association of Prosecuting Attorneys". Daily Report. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  7. ^ Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (25 July 2015). "Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Statement on Legislative Expansion of the Castle Doctrine". prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  8. ^ Ned Chester and Lannie Welch (July 16, 2015). "Judiciary can establish rule against shackling kids in court". Central Maine. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  9. ^ "Policy Statements". apainc.org. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  10. ^ a b "Board of Directors". apainc.org. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  11. ^ a b "APA Staff". apainc.org. Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Retrieved 2015-07-25.

External links edit

  • Official website  

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