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Monroe County, Ohio, Monroe County Prosecutor

James holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Muskingum University and a law degree from Capital University Law School. 

James previously worked as an attorney at Peters Law Office, LPA, and as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Noble County Prosecuting Attorney's office. 

James Leland Peters currently serves as the Monroe County Prosecutor. He was named to this position in 2010 and is serving his 3rd full term. 

As a Monroe County Prosecutor in the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Peters reviews the charges individuals are arrested for, determines which cases and charges will be tried in court, drafts and files documents and warrants, prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provides sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

As an attorney at Peters Law Office, LPA, Peters researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients in areas of criminal law, domestic and family law, juvenile law, civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and trial litigation.

- As a Monroe County Prosecutor in the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Peters reviews the charges individuals are arrested for, determines which cases and charges will be tried in court, drafts and files documents and warrants, prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provides sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.
- As an attorney at Peters Law Office, LPA, Peters researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients in areas of criminal law, domestic and family law, juvenile law, civil litigation, probate and estate planning, and trial litigation.

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As of August 7, 2024, James Leland Peters did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 