It is the primary
responsibility of the Prosecuting Attorney to prosecute persons charged
with felony offenses that occur anywhere within Montgomery County. Through
the Criminal Division, the Prosecutor's Office annually reviews over 5,000
cases submitted for filing as felonies by the various law enforcement
agencies. The Criminal Division consists of four trial teams; an intake
section, which handles all preliminary hearing and grand jury matters; as
well as a Violent Crimes Bureau.
The Violent Crimes Bureau was established in January,
1993., to target and fast track the most serious and dangerous offenders.
Due to the serious nature and circumstances of felony cases, and the
obvious importance and impact crime has on all citizens, the Criminal
Division is the most visible division of the office.
