Placer County District Attorney's Office

09/15/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙄𝙏 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝘼 𝙄𝙏 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢!

Behind every case, courtroom, public resource, and program is a technology team working to keep our office connected, responsive, and moving forward.

Our IT team truly does it all — from ensuring our computers, email, and critical systems keep our prosecutors, advocates, and staff seamlessly working, to building and maintaining public-facing websites that make important information more accessible to our residents.

But their work goes even further. They help build and implement full-scale programs that are bringing our criminal justice system into the 21st century — moving processes and evidence online, supporting our cutting-edge tech platforms, and finding innovative solutions to make our work more efficient, accessible, and effective.

Technology touches nearly every aspect of the work we do, and this team makes sure it works when we need it most.

Thank you to our DA IT professionals for keeping our team connected, our systems moving, and our office equipped to provide the best possible service to our residents.

Happy IT Professionals Day — thank you for all you do today and every day!

09/14/2026

What can you learn by simply sitting in a courtroom and watching our justice system at work?

As part of our Public Affairs Intern Training Program, intern Mike Johnson has spent time observing court proceedings, learning how cases move through the criminal justice system, and seeing firsthand why an informed and engaged community matters.

In our latest Truth + Justice Journal article, Mike shares some of what he has learned so far — including why transparency and public participation are so important, and how residents can stay informed about what is happening inside their own county courthouse.

"What most people don’t realize is that our court is the People’s Court. Residents do not have to be a party to a case or be called to jury duty to learn more about the court system. For residents who want to learn more about the court process, attending a public court proceeding can provide a firsthand look at how cases move through the justice system. For me, as I continue my internship, one thing is clear: having the public pay attention to our government systems is an important part of ensuring these systems work."

Read the full article, “The People’s Court: How Community Engagement Creates Better Systems,” and learn how YOU can track what is happening at your county courthouse: www.placer.ca.gov/11092/The-Peoples-Court---How-community-engage

09/14/2026

This past weekend our team participated in the Placer County Government Placer4MentalHealth Recovery Happens event!

As an extension of our Collaborative Courts work, our office is proud to support programs that focus on recovery, prevention, accountability, and giving people the tools they need to move forward.

Justice comes in many forms. Sometimes it means holding someone accountable in a courtroom. Sometimes it means supporting someone through one of the most difficult moments of their life and helping them find a path toward becoming a healthier, more productive member of our community.

Recovery doesn’t just change individual lives — it strengthens families, reduces the cycle of crime and addiction, and contributes to the safety and quality of life of our entire community.

That is why partnerships like these matter. We are grateful to our county partners, treatment providers, advocates, and everyone who continues to show up for people working toward recovery.

09/12/2026

Tickets are now LIVE for the Placer Justice Foundation Guardians of Hope Gala in support of office programs! We look forward to seeing our community on Nov. 14!

📍 The Event Center at Historic Beermann Plaza 645 5th Street, Lincoln, CA 95648 An Evening of Hope, Healing & Community Join the Placer Justice Foundation for the inaugural Guardians of […]

09/11/2026

We will never forget.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives taken on September 11, 2001, and the stark contrast between the evil that sought to destroy and the extraordinary humanity that rose to meet it.

We will never forget the strangers who became heroes — people who ran toward danger, reached for one another, carried others to safety, and offered whatever they could to someone they had never met. In one of our nation’s darkest moments, we also witnessed the strength and capability of our humanity.

We will never forget the first responders who answered the call, the survivors who carried on, the families who endured unimaginable loss, or the communities that came together to rebuild and support one another in the years that followed. And we remember those who continue to live with the physical and emotional impacts of that day even now.

September 11 reminds us of the importance of remaining vigilant against those who seek to cause harm — but also of the incredible resilience that exists when communities stand together.

Today, we honor the fallen. We thank our first responders. We stand with the survivors and families. And we remember the courage, compassion, sacrifice, and resilience that emerged from unimaginable tragedy.

We at the Placer County District Attorney’s Office will never forget.

09/10/2026

Join us, Placer PROTECT and local leaders — including Supervisor Suzanne Jones - Placer County Supervisor, Supervisor DeMattei, and Supervisor Cindy Gustafson — for the annual Placer PROTECT Resource Fair on September 24! Our coffee kick-off will be at 10 a.m.

Whether you are a senior, caregiver, family member, or simply looking for resources to help someone you love, this event is for you.

Connect with more than 60+ vendors and community partners from across Placer County offering information, services, and resources designed to help our older adults stay safe, healthy, informed, and connected.

Placer County District Attorney's Office's Placer PROTECT is all about bringing our community together to protect and empower our seniors — and this annual event is one of the best opportunities to learn about the many resources available right here in our county.

Join us and help spread the word to a senior, caregiver, or family member in your life! Learn more: https://www.placer.ca.gov/7992/Placer-PROTECT-Resource-Fairs

09/09/2026

Our team had an amazing day attending the Latino Leadership Council’s Annual Forum!

The Latino Leadership Council is not only an incredible community partner, but we are especially proud that our very own Senior Victim Advocate Sandra Reyes serves as President of its Board of Directors.

For nearly two decades, the Latino Leadership Council has worked alongside families throughout the Sacramento-Placer region, connecting people with critical health, education and youth development resources while building relationships rooted in trust, dignity and respect.

Today was another reminder of something we see again and again in Placer County: when a community comes together to do the right thing, human kindness and collaboration can make an incredible impact.

Whether we are helping a victim navigate the justice system, connecting a family with resources, supporting our youth, or simply making sure someone knows they are not alone, relationships matter. Partnerships matter. Showing up for one another matters.

We are incredibly proud of Sandra for the compassion and leadership she brings to our office every day and for carrying that same commitment into her service with the Latino Leadership Council.

Thank you to the entire LLC team for continuing to bring people together, strengthen families and build a more connected community. We are honored to work alongside you! 💙🧡💙

09/09/2026

[ACTION ALERT] The legislative session may have ended, but your opportunity to engage is not.

The Governor now has until September 30 to act on legislation sent to his desk — and there are important bills impacting child safety, elder parole, DUI laws, victims’ rights, public safety and more still worth watching.

This is an important part of the legislative process that can sometimes get overlooked. Passing the Legislature does not necessarily mean a bill becomes law. Californians still have an opportunity to pay attention, learn what these bills do, and make their voices heard by the Governor.

Whether you want the Governor to sign a bill or veto it, thoughtful and informed engagement matters.

Our office believes an informed and engaged community makes for a stronger California. We encourage you to follow the bills that matter to you, understand how they could impact your family and community, and respectfully share your perspective.

We created a step-by-step guide to help you do exactly that — including how to contact the Governor and write an effective letter.

The legislative process isn’t over. Keep watching. Keep learning. Keep engaging.

Learn how to write to the Governor here: https://placerair.org/11064/How-to-write-a-letter-to-the-Governor-on

09/08/2026

Today, our office was incredibly honored to be recognized by the Placer County Board of Supervisors for receiving an EAGLE Award from Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for our students assembly program within the county’s 1 Pill Can Kill Placer campaign.

This is a particularly meaningful recognition. PRISM is one of the nation’s largest public-entity risk pools, serving public agencies throughout California and recognizing innovative programs that are finding better ways to protect people, prevent harm, and improve government. Its EAGLE Awards — Exemplary Achievement in Government Leadership and Enrichment — celebrate public agencies that have developed innovative approaches and programs worthy of recognition and replication.

That is exactly why this award belongs to Placer County as a whole.

This work represents what makes our county so special: our District Attorney’s Office working alongside Health and Human Services, law enforcement, our Board of Supervisors, schools, community organizations, our angel parents and families countywide with one shared mission — preventing tragedy and saving lives.

It is public safety working alongside public health. It is local leaders listening to families. It is parents who have experienced unimaginable loss finding the strength to tell their stories so another family might be spared the same heartbreak. And it is agencies putting aside silos to share resources, information and ideas.

This award is an incredible honor, but the greatest measure of success will always be the lives impacted and, ultimately, the lives saved.

When an entire county comes together around collaboration, prevention, compassion and a shared commitment to action, we can affect real change — and we can save lives.

Thank you to PRISM for this statewide recognition, to our Board of Supervisors for recognizing this achievement, and most importantly, to every partner and parent who continues to do this work alongside us. Learn more at www.1pillcankillplacer.com

09/07/2026

Tomorrow, we will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Stay safe, Placer County!