State's Attorney For Montgomery County John McCarthy is the Special Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club meeting on March 16, 2017
Posted by Bob Nelson on Mar 15, 2017
The State's Attorney's Office is a constitutionally created independent agency. The mission is to serve the public interest through fair and honest administration of justice by exercising responsibilities to: prosecute criminal violations in Montgomery county; educate the public to criminal justice issues; provide training to lawyers for future service; address inequality and promote fairness in the criminal justice system; insure access to the criminal justice system; promote professional relations with judges and attorneys; and further the efficient use of criminal justice resources. John McCarthy oversees the prosecution of 25,000 criminal matters per year. He is responsible for hiring, training, and monitoring a staff of approximately 150, 80 of whom are attorneys. The state's attorney position is the same as being a district attorney.