As a victim of a crime, how do I request a special prosecutor?

Question

My 3 year old daughter was sexually assaulted by a 10 year old neighbor boy. That boy's grandmother is a former county judge and an attorney in town. The prosecutor informed me from the very beginning that he has a professional relationship with the grandmother of the offender. The judge recused himself due to the fact that he personally knows my family and he, too, has worked with the grandmother for many years. Should the prosecutor not do the same? Do I legally have the right to ask the prosecutor to recuse himself and allow the State Supreme Court to not only issue a special judge, but also a special prosecutor?

Thanks for all of the GREAT responses - but HOW do I go about getting a change of venue? Who do I ask? Who's cage do I rattle?

Answer 1

Often in situations like these another jurisdiction will handle the case due to the conflicts of interest or appearance of conflicts in the case's actual location. Perhaps a neighboring county or district will be the more neutral venue for this matter to be handled.

Answer 2

You may have legitimate reason for a change of venue and have the case heard in another locality. Explore 'change of venue' options with your attorney.

If you feel cheated by the system, I am sure the local print and electronic media may be of some value. Print your experience on the Internet, blog, etc...

Above all, do not go in fear to seek justice.

Answer 3

They should also move it into another city far enough away so nobody knows the family. Good luck with that, my daugher was molested, just hang on and I will keep your daughter and family in my prayers.

Answer 4

you should have that right, but the system might not be designed for you.