For Citizens

What does the DA’s Office do?

• Submits and/or reviews requests to the court to issue warrants for arrest. 
• Makes recommendations for bond amount and stipulations.
• Screens and decides whether to file felony cases referred from law enforcement with the courts.
• Conducts outreach and provides resources to victims of crime.
• Screens defendants for diversion or other alternatives to prosecution.
• Investigates cases for additional evidence or victim participation.
• Prepares and litigates cases at pre-trial motions, hearings, and trials.
• Evaluates charges, and amends as appropriate.
• Extends plea offers as warranted.
• Makes sentencing recommendations.
• Collaborates with other government agencies and the public to develop programs to address the safety and well-being of the community.

What does the DA’s Office not do?

• Arrest individuals. Law enforcement arrests and refers individuals when there is probable cause of offense.
• Set bond. The judicial officer makes the decision on the amount and the conditions of bond.
• Impose sentences. The judge imposes a sentence following conviction.