who is shasta county district attorney

The current elected District Attorney is Stephanie A. Bridgett, who was appointed in 2017 and elected in 2018. The Shasta County District Attorney acts as the public prosecutor for all crimes committed in Shasta County.

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Who is the district attorney for Shasta County?

Stephanie A. BridgettThe current elected District Attorney is Stephanie A. Bridgett, who was appointed in 2017 and elected in 2018.

Does California have a district attorney?

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.

What is the difference between a district attorney DA and a county attorney CA?

A lawyer who represents the state in local criminal cases is usually referred to as the "District Attorney," although, depending on your state, these attorneys can go by other titles such as "Prosecuting Attorney" or "County Attorney." The Attorney General of a state typically represents the state in civil cases, but ...

How many district attorneys are there in California?

58The district attorney's job is to seek justice in criminal cases, work to prevent crime, and serve as a leader in the diverse communities they represent. The DA is also an elected official. In California, we have 58 elected DAs each representing one of our 58 counties.

Who is Santa Rosa DA?

Jill Ravitch is the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Sonoma County. She took office in 2011, and is now serving her second term.

Who investigates district attorneys in California?

the Attorney GeneralPursuant to California State Constitution Article 5 § 13, the Attorney General has supervisory powers over the district attorneys of California's 58 counties. Additionally, the Attorney Page 2 General has the authority to assist district attorneys in the investigation, detection, and prosecution of criminal offenders.

What does district attorney do?

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.

Are district attorneys elected?

In most U.S. state and local jurisdictions, prosecutors are elected to office. On the federal level, district attorneys are, in effect, members of the executive branch of the government; they are usually replaced when a new administration comes into office.

Who is California DA?

The current district attorney (DA) is George Gascón. Some misdemeanor crimes are prosecuted by local city attorneys.

How many district attorneys are in Los Angeles?

Nearly 1,000 attorneys, known as deputy district attorneys, prosecute serious crimes called felonies throughout Los Angeles County. They also prosecute less serious crimes known as misdemeanors in unincorporated areas and in 78 of the county's 88 cities.

What is the role of a district attorney?

The District Attorney acts both as a county officer and as a state officer in performing the duties of the office.

What is the Shasta County District Attorney?

The Shasta County District Attorney acts as the public prosecutor for all crimes committed in Shasta County. In order to fulfill the duties of public prosecutor, the District Attorney employs attorneys (deputy district attorneys), investigators and support staff. The District Attorney is empowered to conduct independent investigations. The investigators employed by the District Attorney are sworn peace officers who work in the Bureau of Investigations.

How do I contact the Deputy District Attorney who is handling my case?

The most effective form of communication with a deputy district attorney is a letter. To find out which deputy is handling the case you are interested in, call 245-6300 and identify the defendant name and/or case number. The individual taking your call should be able to provide the name of a deputy district attorney for you to contact.

Do I have to talk to a defense investigator or attorney?

No. A witness or victim has the right to talk to or refuse to talk to anyone they choose until and unless they are subpoenaed to court where a judge orders the witness to do so. Further, the law now states that a private investigator must clearly identify themselves as a defense investigator.

Will I have to testify at the preliminary hearing?

Not necessarily. Under certain circumstances the law allows for certain peace officers to testify about what a witness or victim told them. The deputy district attorney handling the case will make the final decision as to whether or not your testimony will be needed at the preliminary hearing.

Can I recover for medical bills, lost wages, or property damage or loss?

Yes, with some exceptions. Contact the Victim Witness Program for details and see the information contained in the page titled Crime Victims Assistance Center of this Web Site.

How long will a misdemeanor or felony prosecution take?

Generally, a misdemeanor case can go from arraignment to sentencing in about 3-6 months. A felony case can take from 6 months to 1 year on average. The more serious the case the longer it may take.

What if I have other plans that conflict with my subpoena and the trial date?

A subpoena is a court order that you must comply with, to discuss this you should immediately contact each party that sent you the subpoena and inform them of the conflict.

Does the Deputy District Attorney represent the victim?

No. The Deputy District Attorney represents the People of the State not the individual victim. The Deputy District Attorney must ensure that justice is done. Usually this means we are seeking the same outcome as the victim, but sometimes it is not.

Crime Victims Assistance Center

Crime Victims Assistance Center meets the needs of victims in our community through collaborative services provided with courteous, efficient professionalism.

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The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has designated the Crime Victims Assistance Center as the "provider of major and comprehensive victim and witness services in Shasta County".