The ODPP plays a key role in supporting the enforcement of criminal laws in Fiji, international laws, treaties and conventions that the Fijian Government has ratified, as well as contributing towards the continued development and maintenance of a just and fair criminal justice system.

Section 117 of the 2013 Constitution states that the DPP is appointed for a term of 7 years and is eligible for reappointment.

The Constitution also empowers the DPP to appoint any legal practitioner, whether from Fiji or from another country to be a public prosecutor for the purposes of any criminal proceeding.

Accordingly, they actively contribute towards staff professional development by participating and conducting regular training for State Counsel and by establishing a mentoring role within the ODPP team.

Currently, there are three Assistant DPP's in Fiji, Lee Burney,[13] Dr Andrew Jack[14] and Elizabeth Rice.