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Law and Justice
Understanding the Legal Process
Look here for information on legal processes, and finding a lawyer, clearing criminal records, or getting a restraining order.
Understanding Your Rights
Learn more about hate crimes, police misconduct, and how to collect child support here.
Accessing the Courts
Need to pay a traffic ticket, participate in jury selection, or respond to a subpoena? Start here for the details on where and how.
County Attorneys and Law Offices
Information about the District Attorney, Public Defender and County Counsel.
Learn about Laws and Regulations
View local ordinances, legislation, and the County Charter.
Crimes and Other Violations
Learn how to report a crime, and what to do in the case of a child abduction, identity theft, or environmental infraction.
Domestic and Family Violence
Get informed about domestic violence and the physical or financial abuse of adults, children, and the elderly.
Support for Crime Victims
Identify resources for crime victims, or learn about victim notification services and restitution orders.
Understanding Probation
Information on adult or juvenile probation and court dates.
Juveniles in Custody
Review the policies, procedures, and programs for juveniles in custody or placement.
Adults in Custody
Review regulations and programs for adults in custody, the release of inmates' impounded vehicles, and visitation or touring information.
Community Outreach
Opportunities to work with local citizens, businesses, and County entities to reduce local crime problems.
Pretrial Services
Find out how and when criminal defendants are evaluated for Own Recognizance Release, and get information about pretrial supervision and drug testing services.
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Dispute Resolution Program Services
Court Dates
Hate Crimes
Representation by a Public Defender
Domestic Violence
Jury Duty
Victim Notification Services
Pretrial Services
Related Agencies
Department of Correction
District Attorney
Pretrial Services
Probation Department
Public Defender
Sheriff's Office
 
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