What do DA offices 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.

What DA office means?

In the United States, a district attorney (DA), state’s attorney, prosecuting attorney, commonwealth’s attorney, or state attorney is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a local government area, typically a county.

How much authority does a DA have?

Once a District Attorney is elected, the DA has the power to make many important decisions in and outside of the courtroom. Below are a few decisions a DA can make. A DA has the power to investigate allegations of law enforcement misconduct and ultimately bring charges.

What power does a DA have?

District attorneys in California have tremendous power to impact the lives of millions of people, their families, and entire communities. If someone is accused of committing a crime, it is not the police but the DA who has the sole power to decide if criminal charges are filed and the severity of those charges.

Are DAs elected?

District attorneys (DAs) are more than just prosecutors. The 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.

How do I file a complaint against a district attorney in Louisiana?

You can obtain a complaint form in person at the offices of the Disciplinary Counsel, or you can call 800-326-8022 to request that one be mailed to. Complaint forms can also be downloaded from their website at www.ladb.org.

Is the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office Open or closed?

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s office will be closed to the public from Friday, December 24, 2021 – Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Where is the Baton Rouge office located?

Our main office is located on the 5th floor of City Hall, in downtown Baton Rouge, overlooking the Mississippi River and next to the Rivercenter Convention Center and Exhibition Hall. Choose to read in English or Spanish using the link buttons above!

Where is the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s office in Louisiana?

Main Office: 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office 222 St. Louis Street, Suite 550 Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Where can I find more information about the Baton Rouge initiative?

For more information on the initiative, how to help and related resources, please see the links below: Our main office is located on the 5th floor of City Hall, in downtown Baton Rouge, overlooking the Mississippi River and next to the Rivercenter Convention Center and Exhibition Hall.