Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Announces DA’s Executive Leadership Team to Deliver on Justice Reform
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price announced today her Executive Leadership Team, with a proven record of leading justice reforms, including Chief Assistant District Attorneys Otis Bruce Jr. and Royl L. Roberts.
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Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Announces the Creation of a Public Accountability Unit
New unit will reopen eight officer-involved shooting/in-custody death cases previously cleared
OAKLAND, CA — Following through on promises made during the election cycle, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price formally announces the creation of the Public Accountability Unit.
Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Announces the Addition of ADA Annie Esposito to the Executive Leadership Team
OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price announces the promotion of Annie Esposito to Senior Assistant District Attorney as part of her Executive Leadership Team.
People vs. Donovan Johnson
On January 26, 2023, a jury found Donovan Johnson guilty of second-degree murder for the death of Chrystian Negrete-Valdez, an innocent bystander in a fatal 2018 shooting, and guilty of assault with a semi-automatic firearm upon Leandro Carrera.
District Attorney Pamela Y. Price to speak at Law Review Symposium 2023, the Future of Prosecution
DA Price will speak during the panel, “Deterrence, Justice, and Community Safety”
Who: District Attorney Pamela Y. Price with fellow panelists:
Contra Costa DA Diana Becton, Los Angeles DA George Gascon, San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins, and San Mateo County DA Steve Wagstaffe
2023 Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation
Senior Assistant District Attorney Cynthia Chandler accepted a proclamation from Board of Supervisor’s President Nate Miley declaring January 2023 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month on behalf of the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Announces Interim Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center
Grant also announced focusing on building awareness of and access to domestic violence/gun violence restraining orders
OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Y. Price announces the appointment of Karla Elias-Flores as the Interim-Executive Director of the Alameda County Family Justice Center (ACFJC).
Ms. Elias-Flores has worked at the ACFJC for more than 15 years, first as a victim advocate with ACFJC partner, the Family Violence Law Center and most recently serving as the ACFJC Associate Director, South County Coordinator.
Ms. Elias-Flores holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy from California State University East Bay, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an option of Social Work and a minor in American Sign Language from the California State University East Bay. In addition, Elias-Flores is a certified Domestic Violence Counselor and Certified Rape Crisis Counselor in California.
Covid-19 Updates
Indoor Mask Required in Public
December 13, 2021 –
California has now changed its mask requirements to match CDC guidance. Alameda County requires everyone, including fully vaccinated people, to wear a mask in indoor public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Early Release Alerts
Due to recent changes in California law, as well as circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, some inmates are being released from custody earlier than the date originally determined at the time of sentencing.
Justice For All
Recent Podcasts
Episode 8.
Getting Environmental Justice In West Oakland.
Episode 7.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley shares how her office is adjusting to the new normal during the Corona virus.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Cell Site Simulator Policy
Cell-site simulator technology provides valuable assistance in support of important public safety objectives. Whether deployed as part of a fugitive apprehension effort, to locate at-risk people or missing children, or to provide search and rescue support in natural disasters and emergencies, cell-site2 simulators fulfill critical operational needs.
This technology will only be utilized when authorized by a search warrant signed by a judicial officer that has been reviewed through the judicial process.
Our Policy for Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (PDF)
Alameda County District Attorney’s Policy for Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (PDF)
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Cannabis Convictions Petitions/Prop 64 Policy
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the voters passed Proposition 64, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. The Act legalizes adult use Cannabis as well and establishes regulations that will control and oversee the industry. The Act further establishes protocols for reducing, dismissing and sealing old convictions for Health & Safety Code Sections 11357, 11359 and 11360.
Our Cannabis Convictions Petitions (PDFs)
CR-400, CR-401, CR-402, CR-403
Our Prop 64 Policy (PDF)
Proposition 64 Policy