Prosecutor's office says staffing shortfall is acute, will pilot AI to reduce busywork

May 4, 2026

Prosecutor's office officials reported being down eight attorneys and noted a statewide 30% decline in newly licensed attorneys over 15 years; the office plans an AI pilot to handle administrative tasks and free attorneys for court work.

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A prosecutor's office official told the meeting that the office is handling successful jury trials even as it struggles with a staffing shortage and plans to test artificial-intelligence tools to reduce administrative burdens.

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