Prosecutor reports rising caseload and a recommended $180,000 STOP grant award
The chief assistant prosecutor reported roughly 7,577 open cases (up ~85 from June), 357 new referrals in July, and said the office was recommended for a STOP grant of about $180,000 to support an assistant prosecutor and clerical expenses.
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Chris Anderson, chief assistant prosecutor, told the committee the office had about 7,577 open cases at the end of July, an increase of roughly 85 cases month over month. He said the office received 357 new referrals in July, charged 158 new cases, and declined or diverted 152. Anderson described the month as "fairly standard" but noted the office is taking in more cases than it can close, and praised interns for helping reduce backlog.
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