Case loads have grown dramatically in recent decades, driven primarily by drugs, alcohol and internet crimes. In 1976, the office handled a total of 400 cases - just over one per day. In 2007, we handled over 4,150 cases - close to 12 per day.
YEAR CASE LOAD
1976 400
1986 1,254
1996 2,009
2000 2,864
2004 4,670*
2005 4,561*
2006 4,049*
2007 4,150*
* Indicates a combined total of adult and juvenile cases.