In the field of criminal law enforcement, the State Attorney's Office operates independently.
These prosecutors are usually private law firms, which receive accreditation from the Attorney General.
Likewise, in certain offences, a private individual may also file an indictment, called a "criminal complaint."
The prosecution's handling of a case sometimes begins at the stage when the police collect the evidence against the suspect, with advice to investigators and guidance on the conduct of the case, in order to ensure that the evidence collection is proper or that certain steps in the investigation, such as using an agent or providing state witness status, are legal.
Appeals filed with the Supreme Court are handled by the State Attorney's Office, which is headquartered in Jerusalem.