General Agency Information |
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| Name: | Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office |
| Address: |
701 Ocean Street, Room 200 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions |
Contact Information |
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| Primary Phone: | 831-454-2400 |
| Email: | dao@co.santa-cruz.ca.us |
| Website: | http://datinternet.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/ |
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| Description: | The Santa Cruz County District Attorney's Office prosecutes crimes committed in Santa Cruz County on behalf of the People of the State of California. This involves the review of all requests from law enforcement agencies and determining whether the District Attorney will issue a criminal complaint; in addition to the prosecution of all cases for which a complaint has been issued. |
| Mission: | The District Attorney represents the People of the State of California in all criminal prosecutions in Santa Cruz County. The Office is responsible for filing criminal charges, appearing in court in all felony and misdemeanor cases, and representing the People in all trials and sentencing proceedings in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz. |
| Programs: | "The District Attorney's Office assigns specific prosecutors to specialize in and handle cases in a particular area of law, many of these prosecutors are grouped in units or teams to help maximize the efficient operation of the office. Special Prosecution Unit Felony Court Unit Juvenile Court Unit Misdemeanor Court Unit Legal Research Unit SPECIALIZED PROSECUTION UNITS The Criminal Division is also divided along specialized areas of criminal conduct which have been targeted, either locally or by the state, for enhanced attention. Some of these specialized areas of prosecution are primarily funded by grants from State and Federal agencies. In addition to the funding for prosecutor staff, funding for these specialized programs often includes funding for investigator staff and support staff. The term ""Vertical Prosecution"" is used to describe these specialized prosecution activities. Vertical Prosecution refers to a method in which a prosecutor is assigned to the case from the initial point of referral to the completion of the prosecution. This method results in continuity and improved prosecution success. The following specialized vertical prosecution areas are currently part of the operations of the office: Sexual Assault Prosecution Unit Gang Prosecution Unit Family Protection Unit Narcotics Unit Consumer Protection Unit Environmental Protection Unit VETERAN'S TREATMENT PROGRAM District Attorney Jeffrey S. Rosell is pleased to announce the start of the Veteran's Treatment Program. The program is a collaborative effort including the Santa Cruz Superior Court, the Public Defender, the Veteran's Affairs office, the Santa Cruz County Probation Department, and local volunteers who mentor veterans facing criminal charges. The program applies to all military veterans who are facing criminal charges in Santa Cruz County courts, regardless of their length of service, whether they served in combat, or their discharge characterization, said Baum. Veterans who choose to participate can ""earn"" dismissal of minor charges, or reduced charges in more serious cases, by participating in therapy, completing substance abuse, anger management or post-traumatic stress disorder programs, and performing community service." |
| Languages other than English: | Spanish |
| Accommodations for Disabled Persons: | Call for Information |
| Public Transportation: | Available Within Four Blocks |
| Eligibility: | Public Service |
| Fees: | Call for Information |
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County |
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz |
| Funding Source: | County Government |
Officials/Contact Persons |
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| Officials: |
JeffreyS. Rosell District Attorney |
Subject Headings |
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| Subject Headings: |
Bad Check Reporting Consumer Assistance and Protection Consumer Complaints Consumer Fraud Reporting Consumer Issues Consumer Product Safety Complaints Consumer Protection Agencies Consumer Services Crime Investigation Crime Victim Support Environmental Protection/Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities Government Agencies Landlord/Tenant Assistance Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution Post Mortem Estate Administration Tenant Rights Counseling |
| This agency was last updated on April 7, 2020. | |