Somerset and one other hospital had notified prosecutors of the problems.

At least four states now require safety inspectors to notify prosecutors of deaths caused by safety violations.

After her arrest, Ms. Harris notified prosecutors that she would waive immunity and testify before a grand jury.

Moreover, Mrs. Samide, who went ahead and notified prosecutors, has been instructed by diocesan officials not to speak about what happened.

Then she notified prosecutors, and provided them with memorandums, financial records and canceled checks.

The cases included evidence that justices stole money, abused their powers and - without notifying prosecutors - released felony defendants without bail.

If the victim wants restitution, Victim Services notifies prosecutors who, as part of a plea bargain, incorporate it in the sentence.

The service would have to notify prosecutors no more than 24 hours after the action was taken, and would not be subject to sanction.

His lawyers are required to notify prosecutors if he travels more than 10 blocks from his apartment.

Richard Hawkins, the superintendent of William Floyd, said the district stumbled onto the missing money during an internal audit and quickly notified prosecutors.