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The District Attorney's Office is responsible for reviewing, charging and prosecuting within Racine County all felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile crimes, County ordinance violations, cases involving children in need of protection or services, termination of parental rights, welfare fraud, failure to pay child support, consumer fraud complaints, misdemeanor appeal briefs and arguments, Department of Natural Resources referrals, Department of Workforce Development referrals, civil suits filed by inmates of the Racine County jail and all state correctional facilities within our borders, open meetings and open records complaints, truancy and immunization referrals, election law violations, and various miscellaneous and citizen complaints.
Enforce vigorous and fair prosecution of individuals accused of crimes in Racine County in order to safeguard and protect the rights and safety of all citizens.
Strive to continue to improve efficiency through computerization and training and to improve our service to victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice system.
Remodeled the second floor of the Victim/Witness area to include a separate law enforcement waiting area.
Implemented additional training regarding the new Truth in Sentencing mandates.
Worked with Racine County Sheriff William McReynolds and the Department of Criminal Investigation on a program resulting in the prosecutions of persons soliciting minors for sexual activities on the Internet.
Remodeled the 9th floor file room to allow additional file storage.
Handled over 1,000 felonies, sending 431 defendants to prison.
Handled more than 2,950 misdemeanors and 1,450 traffic matters.
Reviewed and prosecuted nearly 1,100 juvenile matters.
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