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Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Our Mission is to protect the community, pursue fair and impartial justice by holding criminals accountable and safeguarding rights of victims or The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney is committed to protecting our community and pursuing fair and impartial justice by holding criminals accountable and safeguarding the rights of victims.

Contact

Department Name

Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Address

411 Jules Street, Room 132, Saint Joseph, MO 64501

Phone

816-271-1480

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Our Mission is to protect the community, pursue fair and impartial justice by holding criminals accountable and safeguarding rights of victims or The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney is committed to protecting our community and pursuing fair and impartial justice by holding criminals accountable and safeguarding the rights of victims.

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MICHELLE DAVIDSON

Prosecuting Attorney

WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE 5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - BUCHANAN COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

Mission Statement: The Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney is committed to protecting our community and pursuing fair and impartial justice by holding criminals accountable and safeguarding the rights of victims. 

The role of the Prosecutor is unique. Prosecutors have a responsibility as ministers of justice and not simply as advocates This responsibility requires that they prosecute the guilty and protect the innocent.

ETHICS We hold ourselves to the highest standard of integrity and personal and professional conduct. 
VICTIM SUPPORT
We show compassion and understanding to the victims of crime.
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIP
We advocate and support the building of strong and viable partnerships with law enforcement, all members of the criminal justice system and the community we serve for the purpose of achieving the highest level of public safety for our citizens. 
CAREER CRIMINALSWe vigorously prosecute violent and habitual offenders.
CRIME
PREVENTION
We are committed to crime prevention by implementing innovative programs to break the cycle of crime for youthful offenders, first-time offenders, mentally ill offenders, and drug-addicted offenders. 
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT
COURT PROGRAMS
We support and promote the use of Alternative Treatment Court programs and target high-risk, nonviolent adult offenders to maximize positive outcomes for individual and public safety. 
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