As part of his powers in relation to alternatives to prosecution, initiating and exercising public action, directing the criminal investigation police, identity checks and enforcing sentences, the public prosecutor ensures the prevention of breaches of criminal law.
To this end, he leads and coordinates the judicial component of crime prevention policy within the jurisdiction of the judicial court, in accordance with the national guidelines for this policy determined by the State, as specified by the public prosecutor pursuant to Article 35.
It is also consulted by the State representative in the department before the latter adopts the delinquency prevention plan.