District Attorney

[SA Government]

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OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL
DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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District Attorney and Asst. District Attorney are positions within the Office of Legal Counsel, individuals assigned to this positions has the following duties;

 

• Prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the state government with approval from State's Governor.
• Evaluate evidence and make decisions on whether to file charges.
• Supervise and manage the work of Assistant District Attorneys.
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes.
• Develop and implement crime prevention and community outreach programs with approval from State's Governor.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement agencies.

Authority of a District Attorney;

• File criminal charges.
• Issue subpoenas to gather evidence.
• Represent the state in court proceedings.

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Enacted by Governor Kira Hernandez & Vice Governor Antonio Torres
 

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