District Attorney
Overview
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.
Budget Summary
Department Budget Overview
Budget Summary of Changes
The District Attorney budget currently addresses status quo staffing and reflects scheduled and negotiated salary and benefit increases and continues to support Victim-Witness Assistance staff with a significant General Fund contribution as required in-kind match for various CalOES grants. It includes an increase of $382,304 in Federal Revenue for victim services.
Supplemental Budget Summary of Changes
The Supplemental Budget adds 1.0 two-year limited-term FTE Departmental Administrative Analyst to seek grant funding for department operations, provide analysis of case data, and handle public relations duties.
Adopted Budget Summary of Changes
The Adopted Budget adds $36,059 in expenditures and $344,365 in revenues from $36,059 in 2023-24 unspent contract expenditures that continue into 2024-25, and $344,365 in added revenues from 2024-25 concluding budget actions.
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Department Operations and Performance
Budget Details
The charts below show department expenditures and revenues by division and service. Click on the pie charts to drill down for more detail. Complete detail can be found on the County's Transparency Portal.
Expenses by Service
Expenses and Revenues over time
Personnel Details
The chart below provides the department personnel detail by division, service, and classification.