### Question
Can you define what prosecution means?


### Answer
**Prosecution** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*:

> any public agency charged with direct responsibility for prosecuting criminal offenders, including such agency's component bureaus (such as governmental victim services programs)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

