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The District Attorney conducts all prosecutions for public offenses in Sonoma County, institutes proceedings for the arrest of persons charged with public offenses, and attends and advises the County Grand Jury. This includes prosecution of felony cases and appellate hearings in Superior Court; misdemeanor prosecution, presentation of felony preliminary hearings, daily court calendar proceedings; charging of juvenile petitions and presentation of evidence in delinquency hearings in Juvenile court; and investigation of criminal activities related to prosecution of felony trials.

The District Attorney also prosecutes violation of County ordinances, represents the Sheriff in weapon forfeiture cases under the Welfare and Institutions Code, and files petitions under 6500 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to hospitalize developmentally disabled persons.

To facilitate the accomplishment of these responsibilities, the District Attorney has specialized teams in the areas of child abuse/sexual assault, domestic violence, child stealing, gang activities, major narcotic vendors, vehicle theft, environmental consumer law and welfare fraud.