These new offices are proposed to more effectively prevent and prosecute corruption in government. Currently, corruption is investigated by our criminal investigative agencies or by specially appointed prosecutors in response to emerging scandals. In reality, however, the need to investigate and prosecute governmental corruption is ongoing. Such investigations are also more specialized than criminal cases, and are best conducted by offices with this specific jurisdiction. The Ethics Commission is charged with investigating governmental corruption and prosecuting offenders. The Court of Ethics is a specialized federal District Court established specifically to try cases brought to it by the Ethics Commission. Accused federal officials can defend themselves against charges by the Ethics Commission when their cases are heard by the Court of Ethics.

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