State Ex Rel. Bailey v. Facemire

WORKMAN, Justice:

This original proceeding involves the filing of two separate petitions seeking writs of mandamus to prohibit the respondent prosecuting attorney and assistant prosecuting attorneys from representing persons in domestic cases under certain circumstances. Petitioners argue that prosecutors should be required to refrain from representing persons in divorce and child custody cases where there have been, presently are, or where there is reason to believe that allegations of family violence, spousal abuse, criminal conduct, non-payment of child support, or other similar matters are…