What is another word for prosecuting officer?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒsɪkjˌuːtɪŋ ˈɒfɪsə] (IPA) 
The term "prosecuting officer" refers to an individual who is responsible for overseeing and conducting legal proceedings against a person accused of committing a crime. Synonyms for this term include district attorney, prosecutor, state's attorney, and criminal prosecutor. A district attorney is an elected official who represents the state in criminal cases. A prosecutor is an attorney who represents the state or the government in criminal cases. A state's attorney is a prosecutor who represents the state government in criminal cases. A criminal prosecutor is an attorney who specializes in prosecuting criminal cases. Regardless of the synonym used, these professionals play a vital role in upholding the law and ensuring justice is served.
