Which entity can designate the authorizer for wiretap requests in absence of the Attorney General?

The President Judge has the authority to designate the authorizer for wiretap requests in the absence of the Attorney General. This role is critical because the President Judge typically oversees judicial proceedings within a given jurisdiction and is empowered to make important decisions regarding legal processes. When it comes to wiretap requests, which require a high level of scrutiny and judicial oversight due to their invasive nature, the President Judge's designation ensures that there is a suitable and responsible party in place to authorize such actions in compliance with legal standards and protections for privacy.

The other entities, while they may play important roles in the legal system, do not have the same level of authority or direct connection to wiretap authorization as the President Judge. The District Attorney focuses primarily on prosecution within their jurisdiction, the State Supreme Court manages overarching judicial matters but does not typically engage in day-to-day authorizations, and the Local County Judge usually handles more localized judicial issues, not the higher level of authorization needed for wiretaps. Thus, it is the President Judge who fulfills this specific requirement effectively.