CONSUMER PROTECTION - AN EXPANDED ROLE FOR THE LOCAL PROSECUTOR

• NCJ Number: 27752
• Journal: University of Cincinnati Law Review Volume: 44 Issue: 1 Dated: (1975) Pages: 81-104
• Author(s): A M TRACEY
• Date Published: 1975
• Length: 24 pages
• Corporate Author: University of Cincinnati Law Review
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A DISCUSSION OF THE REASONS FOR THE PROSECUTOR TO ASSUME CONSUMER PROTECTION ROLE, HIS AUTHORITY TO DO SO, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH PROSECUTORS OFFICES SHOULD FUNCTION.

Abstract

PRIVATE ACTION BY CONSUMERS IS SAID TO BE BOTH EXPENSIVE AND COMPLICATED. CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCIES ARE OFTEN LACKING IN SCOPE, JURISDICTION, POWERS, AND PROPER PRIORITIES. THE PROSECUTOR'S ABILITY TO SEEK AND IMPOSE CRIMINAL SANCTIONS AND DISPORITIONS IS, THEREFORE, ESSENTIAL. THE LEGAL BASIS FOR SUCH A ROLE IS SHOWN BY REFERENCE TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL STATUTES, COMMON LAW, AND COMMON LAW EXTENSION OF STATUTES. NECASSARY CHANGES ARE OUTLINED IN SUCH AREAS AS OFFICE OPERATIONS, FUNDING, POLICIES, AND PROCEUDRES.