| Commitment to Upholding the Law | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | Number of cases with a U.S. Constitution 4th Amendment violation that were: (a) rejected at filing (b) dismissed after filing |
| Data elements | 1. Case filing decision 2. Reason for case rejection 3. Date of case filing 4. Case disposition type 5. Reason for case dismissal 6. Date of case disposition |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | It is important to both understand the reasons giving rise to case rejections and dismissals and ensure prosecutors are committed to the rule of law. This indicator tracks those rejections and dismissals made based on constitutional law violations. |
