Automation index

How much of a Prosecutor’s job can AI already do?

An indictment can be sketched. Deciding to drop a case, accusing in court, and owning it cannot.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

IS WORK OVER?

Prosecutor

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

#334 / 623

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Study the file and draft the indictment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	40%	+8.8
Search case law and legally qualify the facts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	35%	+5.6
Coordinate with detectives and experts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Appear at trial and examine witnesses. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Negotiate pleas and precautionary measures. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	10%	+1.6
Decide to drop, charge, or appeal. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	8%	+1.1
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low