RELATED: San Francisco district attorney looks for new approach to homeless, mental health issues. So, if the police union is supporting a candidate, that's going to send a signal to me as a labor supporter. In Contra Costa County, incumbent District Attorney Diana Becton is currently the only Black district attorney in all of California. "We are not soft on crime in Contra Costa County. IEB has not yet made an endorsement in this race as of this writing. VIDEO: Oakland mayor, police chief plead with community as city records 100th homicide, At the end of this meeting survivors were candid, asking, "Well what's next? RELATED: 'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows. District Attorney Boudin shared with us the need for increased therapy for survivors and, "At a minimum, we need to make sure people can take time off work, that they can get child care, that they can get therapy and that they can get their medical and other related expenses directly related to the harmed caused reimbursed," said Boudin. Trainings related to working with diverse populations while practicing cultural humility are incorporated throughout our curriculum. Commissioner Shoker was an Adjunct Professor at Chabot College and taught Contracts to Paralegal students. Da Lin is an award-winning journalist at KPIX 5 News. Click on a candidate's name to see their website (will open in a separate tab or window). Survivors went around the circle and listed several changes they will like to see. All four candidates in the Alameda County District Attorney's race are also members. DAs Office Reaches Plea Agreement On 2021 Shooting Death in Brentwood, Martinez Man Faces Charges of Robbery, Mail Theft, and Carjacking of a Postal Service Vehicle, Unlicensed Contractor Adan Rivas Convicted of Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors. Contact the District Attorney's Office Main Phone Line 925-957-2200 925-646-2566 (Fax) To send the DA's Office an email, please email DAOffice@contracostada.org Office locations and maps click here. e-Filing is Coming to a Courthouse Near You. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM / CBS San Francisco. On behalf of the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the participating high school students and coaches, thank you in advance to all of the judges, attorneys and law students for generously contributing your time and expertise to the 2023 annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial competitions. The department said in Sept. 2021, they received a tip that one of its officers was involved in illegal activity and that other officers were also involved. For Alan Hinman, it's been 28 years. Republican. It was intimate and raw, and for the first time many of these survivors felt heard. I would've taken my life because you don't overcome losing somebody. DeSantis coming to CA as new poll shows him leading Trump, Ice flies off SUV, smashing windshield: 'You could kill somebody'. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. "In 2017, I lost a second brother. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. He also spent five years reporting at KRON 4. We provide one didactic seminar each month on specialized mental health topics in which all interns/trainees attend together (Third Wednesday 9am-12pm). Police groups have poured more than $250,000 into defeating Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton since her office's successful prosecution and conviction last fall of a sheriff's deputy for a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting, county elections filings show. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' 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Welcome to the District Attorney Office's website and thank you for visiting. He was 94. Pittsburg P.D. Becton was a retired county Superior Court judge when the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors appointed her to fill the role vacated by former District Attorney Mark Peterson after he resigned in 2017. On March 23, the investigation led to, "court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations." Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. She is ready to serve the community and bring fair and righteous judgment to the bench. Welcome to the District Attorney Offices website and thank you for visiting. Contact the Intern Coordinators at each site directly for questions related to that placement site. Their hope is for this meeting to spark policy change. Intern and Trainee placement opportunities are available in the adult, older adult and children's programs serving a geographical area within the county. Superior Court of Contra Costa County Jun 2011 - Aug . Those officers have been placed on paid leave pending the investigation. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. ", Friday's press release from D.A. She said she also worked toward charging those allegedly involved in the mass looting of Nordstrom in Walnut Creek last November with felonies. Students accepted to the program may be eligible to be hired as Student Interns and receive an hourly pay. / CBS San Francisco. In office. Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. Becton was a retired judge of 22 years. MARTINEZ, Calif. (KGO) -- The Contra Costa County District Attorney is facing allegations of corruption Thursday. Martinez, California This week, two defendants charged with the murder of 48-year-old Justin David Silva of Brentwood have entered into a plea agreement with the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office. Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Tipline 925-957-8658 (available 24/7) Contra Costa County Consumer Fraud Hotline DA-ReportFraud@contracostada.org For more than two hours, sitting in a circle, eight survivors of crime, rape and shootings shared their emotional stories and trauma. MARTINEZ Two Contra Costa prosecutors have resigned from a District Attorney's team that investigates new police shootings and other law enforcement-involved fatalities, the latest sign of . She said Becton's policies empower criminals and endanger law-abiding citizens. The Court provides reasonable . She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. "We have to send a very clear message that law enforcement will return to being effective. "They want a justice system that works for everyone. The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. She said she wants a fair system for all. DAs Office Reaches Plea Agreement On 2021 Shooting Death in Brentwood, Martinez Man Faces Charges of Robbery, Mail Theft, and Carjacking of a Postal Service Vehicle, Unlicensed Contractor Adan Rivas Convicted of Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors. "I heard a request for a resource list, for example. "I was walking in my neighborhood, couple blocks from my house, and a car pulled behind me. San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton simply listened. For this election, she adjusted her messaging, now emphasizing on community safety first. A teenager got out, grabbed a gun and tried to take my stuff and started beating me over the head with the butt of his pistol," said Andrews. Voters will have until Tuesday to decide between two . O . I want to underscore that our Office is here to serve you. More recently, he served as a consultant and on the board of directors for Waterside Workshops, a non-profit organization in Berkeley, that teaches underprivileged teens and young adults skills in bike mechanics and small boat building. IEB endorsed Diana Becton in 2018. Voters will choose her successor. Applicants can apply who are awaiting results for the California Bar Examination. "My goal before I leave office is to insure that we have enough victim advocates to respond to every single victim of every crime within 48 hours and tell them what their rights are in a language they can understand," said Boudin. We are pleased to introduce two new judges and two new commissioners to the Contra Costa County Superior Court bench. Da grew up in Oakland, and before his return to the Bay Area, he spent five years covering the news at three other television stations in Texas, Southern and Central California. She served as a volunteer mediator in hundreds of cases involving personal injury, neighbor disputes, civil harassment, unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant disputes and small claims. CONCORD (KPIX) -- One of the big races in Contra Costa County is the district attorney seat. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. "I wouldn't be here today. Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. Contra Costa County District Attorney Office and the FBI are investigating 13 Pittsburg and Antioch police for a serious of criminal allegations including possible abuse of prescription testosterone. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. But Becton had 22 year of courtroom experience, having served for 22 years as a judge in Contra Costa County, where her colleagues elected her presiding judge. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know, Rev. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. A former Contra Costa County sheriff's deputy is facing felony and misdemeanor charges, a spokesperson for the district attorney's office says. Supporters said her efforts helped to cut down on freeway shootings in Contra Costa County in recent years. We will follow this story and update with any new details as we learn them. Both district attorneys agreed the system has failed many survivors. She believes the county is headed in the wrong direction. All Rights Reserved. They will also argue the motion in court, including calling and questioning of witnesses as necessary. 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