Meet Dona Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers who took office in January of 2021 on a pledge to reform the office, restore public confidence, and make the office more accountable to the community. Honoring crime victims and respecting the rights of criminal defendants are not mutually exclusive concepts. The District Attorney's job is an obligation to do so.
My office will seek to accomplish both simultaneously and by doing so uphold the rule of law, maximize public safety, and initiate a restoration of confidence in and respect for the criminal justice system in New Mexico. Victims of enumerated crimes in New Mexico possess specific rights guaranteed by our state constitution. My administration will give substantive meaning to those rights through complete, consistent, and honest interaction with victims at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Mental health and controlled substance dependency issues invariably arise in the administration of criminal justice. One goal is to work within the established legal framework to reduce possible recidivist behaviors by diverting those individuals to community resource providers as opposed to solution by incarceration.
My office will seek to accomplish both simultaneously and by doing so uphold the rule of law, maximize public safety, and initiate a restoration of confidence in and respect for the criminal justice system in New Mexico. Victims of enumerated crimes in New Mexico possess specific rights guaranteed by our state constitution. My administration will give substantive meaning to those rights through complete, consistent, and honest interaction with victims at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Mental health and controlled substance dependency issues invariably arise in the administration of criminal justice. One goal is to work within the established legal framework to reduce possible recidivist behaviors by diverting those individuals to community resource providers as opposed to solution by incarceration.
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Is a criminal justice system that effectively balances the need for public security within our communities and the rights of the individual accused of crimes.
For minor criminal offenses, my administration will consider case resolution by use of diversionary programs where feasible.
However, we will also pursue significant criminal penalties for exceptionally heinous offenses where such a disposition is either warranted or mandatory.
We are committed to the investigation and review of officer-involved shootings, allegations of improper use of force, and other law enforcement misconduct.
For minor criminal offenses, my administration will consider case resolution by use of diversionary programs where feasible.
However, we will also pursue significant criminal penalties for exceptionally heinous offenses where such a disposition is either warranted or mandatory.
We are committed to the investigation and review of officer-involved shootings, allegations of improper use of force, and other law enforcement misconduct.
Many crime victims find the criminal justice system a frightening and intimidating process.
If you are impacted by a crime or a victim of crime, the Victim Assistance Division is here to help provide information, assistance, and support during this difficult time.
Our advocates are available to help you understand how the system works because many victims find themselves alone, helpless, and without resources.
Whenever you must appear in court, a victim advocate will keep in contact with you and be available to accompany you.
If you are impacted by a crime or a victim of crime, the Victim Assistance Division is here to help provide information, assistance, and support during this difficult time.
Our advocates are available to help you understand how the system works because many victims find themselves alone, helpless, and without resources.
Whenever you must appear in court, a victim advocate will keep in contact with you and be available to accompany you.
Victims' rights are protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and judges as vigorously as are the rights of criminal defendants; and.
The provisions of Article 2. Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute.
Make a statement to the court at sentencing and at any post sentencing hearings for the accused.
Restitution from the person convicted of the criminal offense that caused the victims' loss or injury.
Information about the conviction; sentencing; imprisonment escape or release of the accused;.
The provisions of Article 2. Section 24 of the constitution of New Mexico are implemented in statute.
Make a statement to the court at sentencing and at any post sentencing hearings for the accused.
Restitution from the person convicted of the criminal offense that caused the victims' loss or injury.
Information about the conviction; sentencing; imprisonment escape or release of the accused;.
Employees of the District Attorney's office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community to help victims of a crime and make our community a safer place to live.
The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, staff, and interns to support the office's mission.
Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits and are encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their time at the office.
The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, staff, and interns to support the office's mission.
Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits and are encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their time at the office.
2. I am a victim of crime in Dona Ana County, and I need to find out the status of my case at the District Attorney's Office?.
3. I am a victim of a crime with a pending case at the DA's office; what should I do if the perpetrator and/or their family have been threatening and harassing me/my family.
Call 911 to report the threatening or harassing behavior and then contact the DA's Office to provide the advocate or prosecutor with this information.
Make sure that you have your case number available.
3. I am a victim of a crime with a pending case at the DA's office; what should I do if the perpetrator and/or their family have been threatening and harassing me/my family.
Call 911 to report the threatening or harassing behavior and then contact the DA's Office to provide the advocate or prosecutor with this information.
Make sure that you have your case number available.
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