The Washington County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to assisting and supporting victims of crimes and their families as they navigate the criminal justice system. What to do if you've been subpoenaed as a witness, how to report a crime, and other frequently asked questions. Employees of the Washington County District Attorney's Office are proud to serve the community in which they live and work.
Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted the defendant before Washington County Circuit Court Judge Erik Buchr. DDA Lewman proved in court that the defendant sexually abused two children for many years. The abuse began when the victims were young children and continued into their teenage years. The abuse came to light when one of the victims called police in May of 2019.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office immediately began investigating. The victims were interviewed by experts at CARES Northwest where they gave additional information on the abuse they endured. The Washington County District Attorney's Office would like to acknowledge the investigative work of Detective Mark Povolny of the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted the defendant before Washington County Circuit Court Judge Erik Buchr. DDA Lewman proved in court that the defendant sexually abused two children for many years. The abuse began when the victims were young children and continued into their teenage years. The abuse came to light when one of the victims called police in May of 2019.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office immediately began investigating. The victims were interviewed by experts at CARES Northwest where they gave additional information on the abuse they endured. The Washington County District Attorney's Office would like to acknowledge the investigative work of Detective Mark Povolny of the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Services
The Washington County District Attorney's Office supports a wide variety of programs and initiatives that promote the rehabilitation of those who commit crimes so they can become responsible law-abiding members of our community.
While the criminal justice system emphasizes personal accountability and responsibility for actions, in many circumstances there are also opportunities to address underlying issues that may play a role in the commission of crimes.
Examples of these underlying issues can include addiction, mental health, and prior trauma.
While the criminal justice system emphasizes personal accountability and responsibility for actions, in many circumstances there are also opportunities to address underlying issues that may play a role in the commission of crimes.
Examples of these underlying issues can include addiction, mental health, and prior trauma.
The Victim Assistance Program is a unit within the District Attorney's Office that supports crime victims as their case moves through the criminal justice process.
The program's goal is to provide victims with assistance, services, and information about resources; to promote participation in the criminal justice system by educating victims about their rights; to advocate for the enforcement of these rights; and to coordinate with other community agencies to ensure continuity of support for victims.
The program's goal is to provide victims with assistance, services, and information about resources; to promote participation in the criminal justice system by educating victims about their rights; to advocate for the enforcement of these rights; and to coordinate with other community agencies to ensure continuity of support for victims.
The mission of the Washington County District Attorney's Office is: Seeking justice and protecting our community.
Seeking justice means ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take meets the highest legal and ethical standards in order to promote justice in our society.
Protecting our community means that we must always be mindful and aware of our role in promoting public safety in our community.
Essential to this mission are the fundamental principles of equity and justice.
The Washington County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to serving all members of our diverse community, regardless of skin color, race or ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, native language or any other classification.
Seeking justice means ensuring that every decision we make and every action we take meets the highest legal and ethical standards in order to promote justice in our society.
Protecting our community means that we must always be mindful and aware of our role in promoting public safety in our community.
Essential to this mission are the fundamental principles of equity and justice.
The Washington County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to serving all members of our diverse community, regardless of skin color, race or ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, native language or any other classification.
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