H.R. 350

Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act This bill requires certain state and local prosecutors to report data on criminal referrals and outcomes of cases involving murder or non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, or any offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm. The reporting requirement applies to state and local prosecutors in a jurisdiction with 380,000 or more persons that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The report must contain data on • cases referred for prosecution, • cases declined for prosecution, • cases resulting in a plea agreement with the defendant, • cases initiated against defendants with previous arrests or convictions, and • defendants charged who were released or eligible for bail.