Title: United States Attorney - Wikipedia
Headings: United States Attorney
United States Attorney
Contents
History and statutory authority
Appointment
United States Attorneys controversy
Main article: Dismissal of U.S. Attorneys controversy
History of interim U.S. Attorney appointments
Role of U.S. Attorneys
Executive Office for United States Attorneys
List of current U.S. Attorneys' offices
Defunct U.S. Attorneys' offices
See also
Notes
References
External links

Content: Each U.S. Attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer within his or her particular jurisdiction, acting under the guidance of the United States Attorneys' Manual. They supervise district offices with as many as 350 Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs) and as many as 350 support personnel. An Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), or federal prosecutor, is a public official who represents the federal government on behalf of the U.S. Attorney (USA) in criminal prosecutions, and in certain civil cases as either the plaintiff or the defendant. In carrying out their duties as prosecutors, AUSAs have the authority to investigate persons, issue subpoenas, file formal criminal charges, plea bargain with defendants, and grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals. U.S. Attorneys and their offices are part of the Department of Justice. U.S. Attorneys receive oversight, supervision, and administrative support services through the Justice Department's Executive Office for United States Attorneys. Selected U.S. Attorneys participate in the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys . Contents
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History and statutory authority
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Appointment
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United States Attorneys controversy
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History of interim U.S. Attorney appointments
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Role of U.S. Attorneys
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Executive Office for United States Attorneys
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List of current U.S. Attorneys' offices
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Defunct U.S. Attorneys' offices
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See also
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Notes
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References
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External links
History and statutory authority
The Office of the United States Attorney was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789, along with the office of Attorney General and the United States Marshals Service. The same act also specified the structure of the Supreme Court of the United States and established inferior courts making up the United States Federal Judiciary, including a district court system. Thus, the office of U.S. Attorney is older than the Department of Justice.