The mission of the Broward State Attorney’s Office – the Office of the State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida – is to build a safer community and promote justice, fairness and equity for all who live, work and visit here. The office is responsible for prosecuting all alleged criminal violations of state law that occur in Broward County. Led by Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor, our staff consists of more than 460 dedicated public servants. That includes approximately 213 assistant state attorneys, investigators, victim advocates and support staff. State Attorney Pryor is a Florida constitutional officer who was elected by Broward County voters in 2020.