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Rod Pacheco District Attorney The district attorney, as a public prosecutor of both criminal and civil cases, ensures that justice is done and that the rights of all are safeguarded.

The district attorney works with every component of the criminal justice system and the entire community to protect the innocent, to convict and appropriately punish the guilty, and to protect the rights of victims and witnesses.

The district attorney uses family support enforcement actions to ensure that both parents share the obligation to support their children.

The Goals of the District Attorney

To advise, assist, and review criminal investigations completed by law enforcement and other state and local agencies
To make reasoned and ethical decisions in seeking criminal and civil prosecutions
To marshal talents and resources to effectively prosecute those charged with illegal conduct
To augment investigations in serious felony cases and conduct independent investigative and enforcement duties mandated by law
To minimize the impact of the criminal justice system upon the lives of victims, witnesses, and their families by helping them to overcome the effects of crime, to help them as they participate in the criminal justice system, and to help them support successful prosecutions
To maintain excellence in prosecution through superior recruitment and training
To maximize efficiency by providing necessary support personnel, facilities, supplies, and equipment

We also strive to establish and maintain effective, honest, and timely communication within the District Attorney's Office and between the District Attorney's Office and individuals and groups within the County communities in order to keep citizens informed about the prosecution function and the administration of justice.

Guiding Principles

Courtroom inside the Riverside Historic Courthouse We, the employees of the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, perform a critical role as we provide prosecution services to the community, to law enforcement agencies, and to the needy children and families whom we serve. We recognize that to earn and hold the trust and confidence of our community, we must perform our jobs at the very highest level of professionalism with a genuine commitment to quality and service.

We proudly commit to adhere to the following guiding principles in the performance of our duties:

Integrity - Each of us is responsible for sincere and honest thought and deed. Ethics and integrity are not negotiable. As professionals, members of the criminal justice system, officers of the court, and highly visible public employees, we are expected to be the leading examples of truth and justice.

People - Each of us must nurture a working climate that is based on mutual respect, trust, loyalty, and genuine caring. The people of this organization are its most valuable asset. We are committed to developing leaders at all levels who can communicate with and motivate others, who will give constant feedback, who understand the importance of equality and fairness, and who will remember that the personal dignity of each individual is inviolate.

Quality - Each of us is responsible for assuring that everyone receives the finest prosecution services possible. We are committed to hiring and training the most qualified individuals to accomplish this goal -- including our on-going efforts to develop and maintain a dedicated, career-oriented, professional staff.

Loyalty - Each of us is committed to being loyal to the district attorney and to his office, being mindful of his mission and goals and the role we play in the delivery of prosecution services to the community, to law enforcement, and to the children of families in need.

Team Spirit - Each of us is responsible for building a team of winners - a crew of effective prosecution personnel who pull together and work smart to produce a competitive edge which encourages diversity of thought and unity of action.

Partnership - Each of us must remember that we are a partner with every other component of the criminal justice system, with law enforcement agencies, and with the citizens we serve in a united and cohesive effort to enforce compliance with the law, to punish law breakers, and to provide a safe and harmonious place in which to live.

Innovation - Each of us accepts the challenge of identifying and applying new methods and technology for increased efficiency in delivering better prosecution services and in helping law enforcement agencies make this county a safer place in which to live.

Service - Each of us must remember that the entire organization exists for one sole purpose: the delivery of quality prosecution services to the citizens of Riverside County.

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