Reading Police Academy Module 1 Practice Test

How are District Attorneys appointed?

Appointed by the Governor Appointed by the State Legislature Locally elected Appointed by the County Commissioners

Correct Answer:

Locally elected

Explanation:

District Attorneys are typically elected locally by the voters in the district. They serve as the chief prosecutors for a county or judicial district and are accountable to the community they serve. This local election setup ensures the DA’s policies and prosecution priorities reflect local values and priorities, and it provides a direct way for residents to hold them accountable through elections. In some places, DAs can be appointed by a governor, legislature, or county officials, but that arrangement places the DA under state or county control rather than direct voter accountability. So, the usual arrangement is that the District Attorney is locally elected.

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