The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) is dedicated to investigating prosecutorial conduct in New York State, serving to strengthen oversight of New York’s prosecutors and to hold them to the highest ethical standards in the exercise of their duties.

The CPC was established in 2021 by Judiciary Law §§ 499-a – 499-j. It is authorized to conduct a full range of investigative functions, including holding hearings, subpoenaing witnesses, requiring production of documents, conferring immunity, and transmitting findings of fact and recommendations regarding sanctions to the relevant attorney grievance committee. Although the CPC’s investigations are confidential, the CPC is authorized to make its findings and recommendations public.

The CPC has 11 Commission Members. Four are appointed by the Governor, three by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, and one by each of the four leaders of the State Legislature. The Commission appoints an Administrator who hires and supervises the CPC’s staff.