Prosecutor Misconduct Duty Levels

Misconduct occurring while a prosecutor is performing an official prosecutorial, litigation, advisory, disclosure, supervisory, or justice-system function.

Misconduct connected to prosecutorial employment, professional status, government resources, or continuing ethical obligations but occurring outside an active assigned matter or regular duty function.

Misconduct occurring in a private capacity without an immediate assigned-duty function, while remaining relevant to integrity, credibility, professional fitness, or public confidence in the administration of justice.

Impeding, compromising, misleading, retaliating against, or attempting to improperly influence a criminal, regulatory, disciplinary, judicial, or oversight process.