Bucking Up Indiana's Prosecuting Attorneys

I never did prosecution work as a lawyer. My mentality is probably more geared toward that kind of work, but I never got an opportunity. However, I did enough defense work to make this post seem odd. 

Today's sermon is based on How Indiana’s county prosecutors deliver justice with uneven support:

What does an ideal system look like? It’s one where every prosecutor’s office has the resources to do the job effectively. Every prosecutor deserves the support to prepare their cases, advocate for victims, and protect their communities without sacrificing their health and families in the process. In the real world, however, we see counties struggling to fund even a fraction of the positions they need. We see deputy prosecutors and victim advocates stretched to their limits and positions unfilled. 

Their work is hard, their commitment unwavering — but the system must meet them halfway. It’s time to invest in our prosecutor’s offices to ensure every Hoosier, in every county, has equal access to justice.

Understaffed prosecutor offices will make mistakes that endanger the rights of defendants. They have a responsibility not only to the victims of crimes but also to the defendants. Hoosiers deserve better.

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