Date of Completion
Spring 5-8-2011
Thesis Advisor(s)
Kimberly Bergendahl
Honors Major
Political Science
Disciplines
American Politics | Political Science
Abstract
Prosecutors play a key role in the United States criminal justice system. They hold a significant amount of power through the use of discretion. While many attain the position of prosecutor by election, some attain the position through appointment. In this study, I examine prosecutorial discretion in terms of these different selection methods. I use a comparative case study between Hartford, Connecticut and Worcester, Massachusetts to determine if there are differences in how elected and appointed District Attorneys exercise their discretion.
Recommended Citation
Valenti, Jennifer, "Prosecutorial Discretion: Do Selection Methods Matter?" (2011). Honors Scholar Theses. 179.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/srhonors_theses/179