United States Attorneys - Statistical Report, Fiscal Year 2000 (Paperback)

The United States Attorneys represent the U.S. Federal government in the U.S. District court and appeals court. Currently there are 93 U.S. Attorneys; one represents each judicial district with the exception of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands where a single Attorney works with both district. These attorneys are responsible for the investigation and prosecution of those who violate our Nation's laws and for defending the interest of the United States.

The U.S. Attorneys' offices conduct about 95% of the criminal prosecutions and 75% of the civil litigation handled by the department of Justice. In this report you will find information regarding the programs and initiatives of the past year, the important cases that were handled, and statistical data both national and districtwide.