The Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct investigates the conduct of district attorneys and assistant district attorneys in the exercise of their duties.
The Commission does not have the authority to investigate the following:
- The Attorney General or any Assistant Attorney General of New York;
- Federal prosecutors based in New York State;
- Defense attorneys or any personal attorney;
- Judges (complaints should be directed to the Commission on Judicial Conduct);
- Benefits and administrative complaints including but not limited to: housing issues, landlord disputes, food stamps, unemployment, etc.;
- Billing errors from medical and other kinds of service providers;
- Personal issues pertaining to a corporation or for-profit entity.
Complaints that do not relate to the conduct of a prosecutor will be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. The Commission does not have the power to change the outcome of a criminal or civil case.
If your complaint includes documents, please do not submit original documents as they will not be returned. Complaints can be submitted online or printed, signed, and mailed to:
NYS Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
39 Broadway, Suite 720
New York, NY 10006
If you are submitting your complaint through the online portal, please complete section V, which requires a signature.
Complainants who provide an e-mail address will receive a letter of acknowledgement including a case file number within 14 business days; mailed acknowledgement letters may take longer.
Please note that receiving a letter of acknowledgement only confirms receipt of a complaint. Pursuant to Judiciary Law, the Commission cannot provide investigation updates. Complainants will be notified of a matter's disposition once it has been concluded.