Division of Criminal Justice
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What is the Division of Criminal Justice?
We are Connecticut's prosecutors - the attorneys responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all crimes that occur in the State.
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What is the difference between the Division of Criminal Justice (and the Chief State's Attorney) and the Attorney General?
In Connecticut, the Attorney General exercises only civil jurisdiction and has no jurisdiction over criminal matters.
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Difference from Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Although the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Division of Criminal Justice are both a part of the executive branch of state government, they are separate and distinct agencies.
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