OPERATING AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
The Wisconsin Constitution in Article VI, Section
4, creates the office of the District Attorney. The
purpose of the Office of the District Attorney is delineated
in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 978. Wis. Stats. Sec.
978.05 lists the specific duties of the District Attorney;
namely, to:
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Prosecute all criminal actions
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Prosecute all state forfeiture actions, county
traffic actions and county ordinance violations
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Participate in investigatory (John Doe) proceedings
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Attend Grand Jury proceedings when requested and
give advice
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Cooperate with the Department of Workforce Development
in welfare fraud investigations
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Brief and argue criminal cases brought by appeal
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Institute, commence or appear in civil actions
prescribed by statute
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Prosecute or defend actions transferred to another
county
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Establish other prosecutorial units throughout
the county necessary to carry out the duties
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Hire, employ and supervise staff and make appropriate
assignments
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Supervise expenditures of the office
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Prepare a biennial budget request
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
Because of the unique duties of this office, there
are no statistical or other evaluation measurements
that are useful in determining our performance level.
Statewide statistics continually demonstrate that this
office handles more criminal cases per attorney than
almost all other state prosecution units.
2005 GOALS AND BUDGET STRATEGIES
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As always, this office will continue to provide
the best service possible for the citizens of Racine
County. This office will continue to seek improvement
in providing services. Procedures will be continually
reviewed to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
This office will continue to seek new and innovative
ways to electronically communicate with the courts
and the local law enforcement agencies.
- This office is always mindful of the cost of
doing business. We will strive to provide the most
effective service to the citizens of Racine County
within the budget restraints that affect all government
offices.
