Below are a set of Prosecutorial Performance Indicators that provide additional context about cases processed by the State's Attorney's Office (SAO). These indicators - focused on Community Safety and Well-Being - help to ensure community safety is enhanced through prosecutors’ focus on violent crimes and repeat offenders, ensuring crime victims are supported with timely outreach, and establishing prosecutors have a direct and meaningful connection with all residents.
Data on this site are based on the most detailed information available at the time of publication. All data will be regularly updated as more details about cases become available. There are many factors that could affect the results on these Indicators. The data presented here are intended to show general patterns and to highlight areas that might need further investigation. For more details on data and definitions, read our glossary.
Understanding trends in the number of cases involving a violent crime charge can help to develop more effective and efficient responses to crime.
This chart shows the number of cases filed for prosecution that involved a violent crime charge.
This chart shows the percent and number of cases involving a violent crime charge that resulted in conviction. Often, evidentiary difficulties make it challenging to prove these cases.