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District Attorney

— Budget and Operational Plan —

Mission Statement

To promote and ensure public safety through ethical and just prosecution.

Department Overview

The District Attorney represents the People of the State of California in all criminal prosecutions in Santa Cruz County. The Office is responsible for filing criminal charges, appearing in court on all felony and misdemeanor cases, and representing the People in all trials and sentencing proceedings in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz.

Department Budget Overview

Budget Summary of Changes

The District Attorney budget funds 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Attorney I to provide capacity to continue addressing a large volume of serious ongoing cases and staffing specialty courtrooms for veterans, truancy, behavioral health, and the Neighborhood Court Program. The budget also reflects scheduled and negotiated salary and benefit increases and supports Victim-Witness Assistance staff previously funded by a grant.

The District Attorney's operational objectives include a focus on increased restorative justice and diversion through Neighborhood Court by introducing Spanish-language conferences; capacity building focused on helping partner law enforcement agencies be better prepared to handle and investigate digital evidence, including internal testing of artificial intelligence tools; and developing partnerships and strategies to keep kids in school and address recent high and growing rates of truancy.

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Total Expenses
$24,846,147
3%
1
Total Revenues
$7,663,817
-2%
2
General Fund Contribution
$17,182,330
6%
3
Other Fund Contributions
$0
0%
3
Funded Staffing
109.00
1
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Footnotes

1 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Allowed Budget

2 – General Fund Contribution is the share of General County Revenues (primarily property tax and other local taxes) allocated to each department. Other funds that contribute to this budget are shown on the Budget Details page.

3 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2022).

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