The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) manages 28 Public Defender Offices and 2 satellite offices serving communities throughout Virginia. The public defender system includes five types of support staff: mitigation specialists, paralegals, investigators, legal assistants, and office managers.The prosecutor's role is to pursue justice. Elected for four year terms, the Pittsylvania County Commonwealth's Attorney prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of Pittsylvania County. The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) has 29 Public Defender Offices and 2 satellite offices serving communities throughout the commonwealth. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts. SJI-13-T-204 from the State Justice Institute (SJI). Prepared by: Don Hardenbergh.