The District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the County.  As elected official and officer of the court, the District Attorney must b a member of the Bar in Pennsylvania and must have established residency in the County a minimum of one year prior to election.

As the chief law enforcement officer the District Attorney has authority over all criminal cases arising within the county; and in the interest of justice, has the authority to prosecute or dismiss criminal charges filed by law enforcement or private complaint.

The Office of the District Attorney represents the people of the Commonwealth; and in interest of the people prosecutes violations of the Crimes Code, the Vehicle Code, the Liquor Code, the Controlled Substance Drug Device and Cosmetic Act, the Pharmacy Act, and various laws promulgated for our general health welfare and safety.

The District Attorney and Assistant District Attorneys advise law enforcement in criminal procedure and law providing twenty-four hour advisory assistance and in major crime investigations provide on site assistance to the police.  In addition to office conducts and authorizes various criminal investigations.