(45) District Attorney

Recommended Budget FY20/21

Department Overview

The mission of the Office of the District Attorney of San Benito County is to enhance public safety and welfare and create a sense of security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient, and ethical manner.

Divisions

District Attorney
Victim Witness

Strategic Plan Focus Areas

  • Operational Development and Excellence
  • Technology
  • Community Engagement
  • Healthy and Safe Communities
Detailed Information can be found here: Strategic Plan Overview

Staff

Recent Departmental Accomplishments

  • Completion of murder trial(s)
  • Hiring of very experienced prosecutor & discovery clerk
  • Connecting local law enforcement partners to our case management system

Top Departmental Concerns

  • Office space limitations
  • Class/Comp implementation
  • Need for gang training and designated gang prosecutor

Long Range Planning Goals (3-5 years) For Department

  • Relocate Probation Dept to allow both Probation and DA to expand
  • Increase staffing levels to meet the growth in San Benito County
  • Increase wages to be competitive in the job market