{"id":372731,"date":"2023-09-20T13:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T18:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/georgia-law\/georgia-district-attorneys.html"},"modified":"2023-09-20T13:49:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T18:49:00","slug":"georgia-district-attorneys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/georgia-law\/georgia-district-attorneys.html","title":{"rendered":"Georgia District Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Georgia District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lisa Burden, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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In Georgia, the district attorney (D.A.) serves as the chief prosecuting officer. Along with a team of assistant district attorneys, the D.A. files criminal cases in state court on behalf of the government. As the prosecuting officer who represents the state, they address criminal activity and ensure public safety.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Here’s what you should know about the district attorney’s role in Georgia:
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