What local governments no longer investigate or prosecute some felonies, e.g. burglaries?

[jody]

Cross-post in Guns and Justice forums.

A number of DU OPs have reported such actions by local district attorneys but I have not located a current summary of such governments among the states. One recent example is Nevada County CA, exert of DA’s letter at the end.

Please provide a link to a credible source if possible. If not available, please provide a location.

The suggested budget allocation for fiscal year 10/ 11 would require one less Deputy District Attorney and the demotion of two more, two less clerical staff, and leave District Attorney Investigations short two half time positions. A loss of this magnitude to the Office coupled with the previous voluntary staff reductions will mean that we are no longer able to meet our legal mandate to prosecute all chargeable crime in Nevada County. These reductions will, contrary to law and the wishes of Nevada County citizens, reduce the District Attorney's ability to provide an appropriate level of Public Safety and critical support to victims in the upcoming year.

Understandably, General Fund allocations have been reduced to address the County's revenue shortfall and the diminished state revenue streams. However, those strategies, when coupled with the District Attorney's loss of grant and general fund positions, will result in a reduction in personnel available to prosecute cases. The County Board of Supervisors must weigh the grave consequences to the People of a critically understaffed District Attorney's Office. The realities of the economic downturn will be of no comfort to victims of crime who will have the right to know why you and I failed to prioritize their safety. It is not within the power or authority of the District Attorney, or his office, to alter or ignore the obligation to prosecute crime and protect the rights of victims. It is also not within the power or authority of the District Attorney to ensure the proper funding of the prosecutorial function in this County, that duty rests entirely with the legislative branch of our local government. Understanding the separation of powers, the District Attorney implores the Board of Supervisor's to fulfill their mandate under Article 11, §1 of the California Constitution and provide sufficient funds to adequately staff the District Attorney's Office.