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Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter

Before his election, Kevin worked as the law director and the police prosecutor for the City of Sandusky.

Kevin Baxter currently serves as the Erie County prosecutor. He was elected in 1989 and is serving his ninth term. 

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- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 