Mandated Services

The District Attorney is mandated by the California Constitution and the Government Code to review, charge and prosecute criminal violations of the laws of California. The District Attorney’s Office brings actions on behalf of the People of the State of California.

In addition to prosecuting criminal matters, the District Attorney’s Office has the responsibility of, but not limited to:

 

  • Prosecuting actions in the Juvenile Justice system involving conduct that, if committed by an adult, would be a criminal matter
  • Bringing civil & criminal actions involving consumer fraud, including real estate fraud, mortgage fraud, insurance fraud, medical fraud and financial fraud, and crimes committed against our elders and dependent adult populations
  • Bringing legal actions to ensure environmental protection
  • Ensuring victims of crime are aware of their rights, and those rights are upheld and enforced
  • Arranging for crime victim support services including psychosocial services and the processing of claims to the Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board on their behalf
  • Advocating for the court to order legally appropriate restitution on behalf of crime victims and the State of California-Victims of Crime Fund