how to obtain district attorney records

by Jimmie Stoltenberg 4 min read

How do I look up court records in NY?

You can make a request for court records directly to the Clerk of the Court or the County Clerk that has the records. Criminal records are available from the court system. Each records search costs $95.00.May 10, 2021

How do I contact Cyrus Vance?

Please contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries.

Who is the District Attorney of New York State?

The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws (federal law violations in Manhattan are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York). The current district attorney is Alvin Bragg. He was elected in 2021 to succeed Cyrus Vance Jr.

What is a foil unit?

Freedom of Information (FOIL) Requests The Department of Investigation is committed to a transparent, accountable government. A Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request is a request to obtain records/documents from New York State or local government agencies.

Are district attorneys elected?

A district attorney is a public official who is appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal judicial proceedings in a particular judicial district or county; an appointed or elected officer who prosecutes cases in a particular judicial district.

What does an assistant district attorney do?

The assistant district attorney (assistant DA, ADA) (or state prosecutor or assistant state's attorney) is a law enforcement official who represents the state government on behalf of the district attorney in investigating and prosecuting individuals alleged to have committed a crime.

How many district attorneys are there in NY?

New York State has one District Attorney for each of its 62 counties, in addition to a D.A. for each of New York City's five boroughs....Directory of New York District Attorneys.Albany County District AttorneyOrange County District AttorneyCayuga County District AttorneyRensselaer County Attorney33 more rows•Mar 14, 2019

Who does the attorney general of New York report to?

The Attorney General acts independently of the Governor of New York. The department's regulations are compiled in title 13 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).

How do I contact the NYS Attorney General?

Contact Office by Mail: Office of the Attorney General. The Capitol. Albany, NY 12224-0341.Press Office Email: [email protected] Helpline: 1-800-771-7755.TDD/TTY Toll Free Line: 1-800-788-9898.Healthcare Hotline: 1-800-428-9071.Medicaid Fraud Control Unit: 212-417-5397.

What is the difference between FOIA and foil?

While FOIA covers access to federal government agency records, the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) guarantees access to state and local government records.Feb 17, 2022

How do you foil information?

When submitting a FOIL request: Be as specific as possible in describing the requested records. Include relevant dates, names and descriptions. Specify where to send the records and how you want them sent (e.g., mail, email or fax).

What information can be requested under Freedom of Information Act 2000?

The Act covers all recorded information held by a public authority. It is not limited to official documents and it covers, for example, drafts, emails, notes, recordings of telephone conversations and CCTV recordings.

Limiting Your Requests

The department has seen a considerable increase in attorney requests to obtain their clients medical records, and facility staff are working diligently (within safe, pandemic-related boundaries) to fulfill these requests.

Obtaining Medical Records

In order to obtain client medical records, attorneys must complete the specific authorization (s) for the records requested, including attorney contact information, client information, as well as the specific records sought.

Standard Forms

The following blank authorization forms are posted on DOC’s website, and are used to obtain the following types of inmate records:

Medical Records Sent by Electronic Mail

The department has recently switched over to an electronic medical record for its inmates, so requests for records made from April 2019 to the present will be able to be filled more quickly (and can be provided to the attorney electronically, without cost) than requests for records before April 2019.

Electronic Mail Form

In order for medical records to be sent to the attorney by electronic mail, the following form must be completed by the attorney:

What is the role of the district attorney in Kern County?

Pursuant to Section 1 of Article XI of the California Constitution and Section 26500 of the California Government Code, The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal acts that occur in Kern County in violation of state laws and county ordinances .

What is price gouging?

Price Gouging is a crime under Penal Code Section 396 that may be prosecuted as a civil or criminal case by the District Attorney's office. Price gouging occurs when an individual or business raises prices on emergency items more than 10 percent after the declaration of an emergency. A state of emergency was declared by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, and by President Trump on March 13, 2020. Price gouging complaints can be made to the District Attorney by downloading and completing the Price Gouging Complaint form, here. Please download and complete the form, then email the completed form to [email protected]. If copies of receipts are available and can be attached as well, it may further facilitate investigations.

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