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North Carolina District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Underneath the Attorney General are the prosecutorial district attorneys. Beneath the prosecutorial district attorneys are the assistant district attorneys. All three officials handle the administration of local law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Criminal charges are filed by the district attorney (D.A.) in the district where the crime was allegedly committed. The criminal case becomes official once the D.A.’s office files the information<\/a> or the grand jury<\/a> decides to proceed with the charges. In North Carolina, prosecutors are called "prosecutorial district attorneys."<\/p>\r\n

There may be instances where it makes sense to communicate with the D.A. about the criminal charges filed against you. But remember that they can use anything you accidentally share with them against you. So, it’s advised that you work with an attorney. The following article provides information about North Carolina’s prosecutorial district attorneys.<\/p>\r\n

North Carolina Attorney General’s Office<\/h2>\r\n

The top lawyer in the state is the North Carolina Attorney General<\/a>. This official engages in the following types of roles:<\/p>\r\n