DA’s office asks county for more clerical hours, computers and time to plan electronic discovery

Sep 24, 2025

Prosecutor’s office presenters told commissioners they need more clerical capacity to manage subpoenas and victim notifications, approved purchase of 11 replacement computers, and outlined a plan and cost estimates for a secure e-discovery portal and e-prosecutor transition.

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Prosecutor’s office leaders told Penobscot County commissioners on Sept. 24 that growing caseloads and new electronic evidence requirements have strained clerical and victim‑witness capacity, and they sought both staffing changes and phased technology investments.

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