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url: 'https://pc.giglio-bradylist.com/prosecutor-complaint-categories/duty-adjacent/bias'
title: Bias
author:
  name: Anonymous
updated: '2025-09-22T20:08:41+00:00'
type: prosecutor_complaint_categories
summary: 'Prosecutor misconduct involving bias refers to when a prosecutor allows personal opinions, prejudices, or other factors to influence their decision making or behavior in a criminal case. This can include making decisions based on factors such as race, religion, or political beliefs, or failing to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense due to a personal bias against the defendant. Bias-motivated prosecutor misconduct can be particularly damaging to a fair and just trial outcome, and is generally considered a violation of ethical and professional standards for prosecutors.'
tags:
  - 'Duty Adjacent'
published: true
---
Prosecutor misconduct involving bias refers to when a prosecutor allows personal opinions, prejudices, or other factors to influence their decision making or behavior in a criminal case. This can include making decisions based on factors such as race, religion, or political beliefs, or failing to disclose exculpatory evidence to the defense due to a personal bias against the defendant. Bias-motivated prosecutor misconduct can be particularly damaging to a fair and just trial outcome, and is generally considered a violation of ethical and professional standards for prosecutors.