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Prosecutor's office reports 30% rise in criminal filings, annual caseload near 300
Summary
Chief Criminal Deputy Jodi Hammond told commissioners the office has seen a 30% increase in filings since October, bringing the annual caseload to about 300 cases and prompting ongoing workload reviews.
Chief Criminal Deputy Jodi Hammond reported a 30% increase in criminal filings since October, saying that growth has pushed the office's annual caseload to "approximately 300 cases." She told the Board that staff continue to evaluate workload trends and future caseload projections.
Hammond framed the increase as a workload-management issue for prosecutors and support staff; the minutes do not record any immediate policy changes or additional resource requests during this meeting. The commissioners received the report during the Aug. 3 special meeting that focused on the Prosecuting Attorney's Office update.
