(45) District Attorney

Recommended Budget FY 24/25

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

  • Increase in fileless cases
  • Working with SO & HPD to connect with Tracnet
  • Completion/furtherance on murder cases
  • New DA website

Top Departmental Concerns

  • Office space limitation
  • Staffing
  • Outdated vehicle(s)

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

  • Paperless reports/filings
  • Increase staffing levels
  • Expansion of office space