| Avoiding Victim Coercion | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | Percent of filed cases involving a victim in which victim subpoena was issued |
| Data elements | 1. Case filing decision 2. Filing offense type (victim crime) 3. Issuance of victim subpoena 4. Date subpoena issued |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Desired direction | Decrease in percent of cases with subpoena |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | The issuance of a subpoena is intended to compel testimony. An increase in victim subpoenas may indicate growing distrust in the prosecutor’s office by the public and negative experiences among victims with the criminal justice system. |
