San Bernardino District Attorney
Employer / Organization
Next Election
Jun 07, 2022
Filing Window
Feb 14, 2022 - Mar 11, 2022
Description
The District Attorney is the public prosecutor and has the mandated responsibility to prosecute crimes committed within the county of San Bernardino, including all city jurisdictions, pursuant to Government code 26500. Additionally the District Attorney’s Office: provides legal assistance for criminal investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies throughout the county; is the legal advisor to the Grand Jury and is authorized to submit evidence and seek indictments from the body; initiates civil commitment petitions to keep Mentally Disordered Offenders and Sexually Violent Predators in locked facilities; employs civil proceedings in asset forfeiture matters to seek the proceeds of criminal activity; and utilizes civil proceedings to seek sanctions and injunctive relief against businesses that pollute or create dangerous conditions for employees and citizens. Finally, as the public prosecutor who handles all cases in the name of The People, the District Attorney has a responsibility to keep the citizens of this county informed through regular interaction with the media and the public.The yearly salary for this position is $208,294.45.