| Prioritizing Cases with the Greatest Public Safety Returns | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | (a) Percent of cases filed that had a felony top charge (b) Percent of all felony filings that had an A/B/C or 1st/2nd degree top charge |
| Data elements | 1. Filing offense severity 2. Case filing decision 3. Date of case filing |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Desired direction | Increase in percent felony or serious filings |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | High volumes of minor felony and misdemeanor filings can overwhelm prosecutor’s offices and take away time and resources from more serious cases that pose greater public safety risks. |
