Online Resources for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement
The Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program provides free legal assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement, and veterinarians handling animal cruelty cases.
In addition to the online resources below, prosecutors can contact the Criminal Justice Program for Jury Instructions and Voir Dire questions.
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