Prosecutors present cases on behalf of a regulator before a hearing committee or tribunal. These hearings are similar to a court trial except that the judge and jury are a committee of professional representatives and public appointees. Because regulators usually operate under a statute and in the public interest, prosecutions need to be conducted at a high level of fairness and sensitivity. Prosecutions involve the following:

• Assessing whether the evidence supports a reasonable prospect of a finding
• Identifying additional witnesses and documents that must be obtained
• Making full and proper disclosure to the member being disciplined
• Exploring reasonable alternative resolutions to a hearing
• Preparing witnesses for the hearing
• Researching legal issues and appropriate sanctions
• Presenting the evidence and arguments at a hearing
• Responding to or presenting any appeals

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