## Overview The Broward State Attorney’s Office is the chief prosecutorial authority for Broward County, Florida, operating within the 17th Judicial Circuit[1]. Led by State Attorney Harold F. Pryor, who was elected by county voters in 2020, the office is responsible for prosecuting all alleged violations of state law occurring within the county, including felonies, misdemeanors, criminal traffic offenses, juvenile cases, and certain civil matters[1][2]. With a staff of over 460—including approximately 213 assistant state attorneys, investigators, victim advocates, and support personnel—the office is the second largest of its kind in Florida, handling tens of thousands of cases annually[1][3]. ## Mission and Responsibilities The office’s core mission is to build a safer community by promoting justice, fairness, and equity for all residents, workers, and visitors in Broward County[1]. Its responsibilities extend beyond prosecution: the office advises the Broward County Grand Jury, represents the state in select civil proceedings, and supervises a Victim Advocate Unit that provides services to victims of crime, particularly those affected by domestic violence[2][4]. Services include crisis counseling, personal advocacy, information and referral, and assistance with victims’ compensation claims[4]. ## History and Key Achievements While detailed historical milestones are not enumerated in the provided sources, the office has a long-standing role as a constitutional office under Florida law, with the state attorney serving as the chief prosecuting officer for the circuit[1]. A key recent achievement is the office’s adaptation to the digital age, managing millions of pieces of digital evidence—such as body-worn camera footage, surveillance videos, and cell phone data—each year[3]. This modernization reflects a broader shift toward transparency, efficiency, and ethical responsibility in prosecution, with a focus on justice rather than conviction rates[3]. ## Current Status and Notable Aspects Today, the Broward State Attorney’s
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Browns' rookie running back Quinshon Judkins will not face a formal misdemeanor battery charge after his July arrest. Prosecutors have declined to file the charge, bringing relief to Judkins and the Browns organization.