File criminal cases that have been submitted to us by a police agency.
Represent the people of the State of Oregon in Court by prosecuting people who violate the state’s criminal laws both felonies and misdemeanors.
Present criminal cases to the Grand Jury; prepare and present cases in Circuit Court.
Help victims of crime by keeping them informed of the case progress, arranging for an opportunity to be heard in court, and obtaining restitution orders.
Prosecute juvenile offenders and handle dependency case in Juvenile Court.
What we don’t do:
Represent defendants charged with a crime.
We cannot give citizens general legal advice. You must consult a private attorney for those matters. Referrals can be obtained from the Oregon State Bar.
Investigate criminal cases. You must report crimes to the police agency with jurisdiction, the District Attorney’s office does not investigate cases, gather evidence or interview witnesses.