Crown prosecutor

For the TV series, see Crown Prosecutor (TV series). For the horse, see Crown Prosecutor (horse).

Crown prosecutor is the title given in a number of jurisdictions to the state prosecutor, the legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual in a criminal trial. The title is commonly used in Commonwealth realms.

Examples

• Crown Prosecution Service (England and Wales)
• Crown prosecutor (Australia)
• Crown prosecutor (New Zealand)
• Crown attorney (Canada)
  • "Crown prosecutor" in New Brunswick, Alberta and Quebec.

See also

• Attorney general
• District attorney (United States)