The mission of the Office of Statewide Prosecution is to investigate and prosecute multi-circuit organized crime and to assist other law enforcement officials in their efforts against organized crime. The office collaborates with state and local law enforcement agencies to prosecute complex criminal matters involving criminal organizations or individuals. Additionally, the office utilizes proactive crime prevention strategies, such as providing educational resources about target hardening through environmental or programmatic design.

The current statewide prosecutor is Nicholas B. Cox. The Attorney General appoints the statewide prosecutor to a four-year term from a list of nominees provided by the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission. The statewide prosecutor must be a registered voter in Florida and a member of the Florida Bar for five years preceding appointment to the position. The Attorney General may remove the statewide prosecutor prior to the end of their term.

Statewide prosecution offices are located in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach.

Annually, the office adopts the investigation and prosecution of certain types of criminal activity as priorities. The current priorities are human trafficking, crimes against seniors, prescription drug and opioid trafficking, criminal gangs and violent crime, fraud and theft, and illicit narcotics and synthetic drug trafficking. The goal of the office is to dismantle criminal organizations through effective prosecution, as well as any other legal efforts, when appropriate.

In 2020-21, the statewide prosecutor's office obtained the conviction of 224 defendants, resulting in a 100% conviction rate.

Other Reports
Annual Reports, Office of Statewide Prosecution.
A Guide for Victims, Office of Statewide Prosecution.

The Auditor General reports on department operations are available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Office of the Attorney General, Addresses and Phone Numbers
National Association of Attorneys General

Performance Information

Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

Section 16.56, Florida Statutes.

Office of Attorney General, 850-414-3300, 850-414-3990 (Citizens Services), or 1-866-966-7226

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