DA Nancy O'MalleyAlameda County DA Nancy O'Malley announced a groundbreaking partnership that will result in re-direction of qualified individuals who have engaged in criminal conduct from the criminal justice system and into the Behavioral or Mental Health support systems.
The District Attorney (DA) is a constitutionally elected county official. The District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of criminal violations of state law and county ordinances occurring within a county under California Government Code Section 26500.
approximately 150 attorneysThe DA's Office is staffed by approximately 150 attorneys, each of whom is dedicated to ensuring that justice is served on behalf of the residents of Alameda County.
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.
How much does a District Attorney make? The average District Attorney in the US makes $77,118. The average bonus for a District Attorney is $7,054 which represents 9% of their salary, with 100% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
The state attorney general is the highest law enforcement officer in state government and often has the power to review complaints about unethical and illegal conduct on the part of district attorneys.
The California Constitution requires the State to employ one Attorney General to be elected by the People. Elections for the office of Attorney General coincide with the state's gubernatorial election.
58 electedIn reality, California's 58 elected district attorneys largely use their power to promote statewide criminal justice policies that are in opposition to the wishes of their constituencies.Aug 2, 2017