The Violent Crimes Unit is a specialized unit of prosecutors within the Circuit Court Felony Division. This unit is responsible for the prosecution of violent offenses involving the use of a firearm or deadly weapon:

Crimes committed by gang members or in furtherance of gang activity, and Crimes committed by Career Criminals, Habitual Felony Offenders, Habitual Violent Felony Offenders, and Prison Releasee Reoffenders.