* Responsible for the prosecution of all violations of the law that occur within the county's borders. These prosecutions include felonies, misdemeanors, violations, and traffic infractions. * Responsible for handling criminal appeals at all levels of state courts. Ancillary responsibilities of the district attorney include: Extraditing criminals from outside the state. Prosecuting forfeiture proceedings. Working with victims of crime to help them secure the fullest measure of redress allowed by law.