The Public Prosecution Service[2] (Dutch: Openbaar Ministerie, OM; lit.

'Public Ministry') is the body of public prosecutors in the Dutch criminal justice system.

The Public Prosecution Service decides who has to appear in front of the judge and for which offence or crime.

The OM has ten regional offices, directed nationally by the College van Procureurs-Generaal (lit.

Although it is considered part of the judicial branch, the OM is ultimately responsible to the Minister of Justice and Safety (Minister van Justitie en Veiligheid), who together with the college determines the priorities and organisation of the Service.