Question

Explain the difference between the prosecutor in a criminal case and the prosecutor in a civil case. (Site 1)

Answer 1

In a criminal case, the case is brought by the Government (Local DA, Department of Justice, State Attorney General, etc) who represents the people and prosecutes the case.

In a Civil Case, the case can be brought by any party, including the Government and the party that brings the case is known as the Plaintiff, not the Prosecution.