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THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY:
The
District Attorney sets the policies and goals of the office
and directs the activities of the office. He is assisted
by three Assistant District Attorneys.
The
Trial Division prepares cases investigated by local law enforcement
and handles the day to day prosecution of criminal cases in
the 35th Judicial District Court.
JUVENILE
DIVISION:
The
Juvenile Division evaluates complaints against juvenile offenders
and prosecutes all juveniles charged with criminal acts.
In addition, the division handles abuse and neglect cases
where children are themselves the victims.
CHILD
SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT:
The
Child Support Enforcement Division prosecutes parents criminally
for failure to meet their financial obligation to support
their children. The division collects and distributes monies
recouped to certified petitioners and to AFDC.
PRE-TRIAL
INTERVENTION:
This
program is designed as an alternative to prosecution for first
time, non-violent offenders.
POST
CONVICTION APPLICATIONS:
Assistant
District Attorneys review pardon and parole applications of
defendants convicted in Grant Parish. If the Assistant District
Attorney determines that the request is from an inmate whose
release poses a danger to others, the request will be opposed.
VICTIM/WITNESS
ASSISTANCE:
The
program provides information on the criminal justice process,
availability of public or private programs for counselling
or treatment and assists the victim/witness in preparation
for court proceedings.
WORTHLESS
CHECK PROGRAM:
To
effectively process and/or prosecute offenders under the Issuing
Worthless Checks Law, Louisiana Statute 14:71
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