The Speakers Bureau is a community outreach and education program
that matches qualified members of the District Attorney’s staff with
community groups and organizations wishing to learn more about
various aspects of the criminal justice system. The program is
free and available to the public. Entities such as neighborhood
organizations, educational institutions, faith-based groups, and
clubs or organizations should feel free to request a speaker for
meeting or gathering.
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will serve as a
strong voice for the community on important public safety issues.
With a focus on legislative issues, the government relations team
will take a proactive role in shaping laws that impact public
safety.
Legislative Issues
Assembly Bill 109 Realignment, which shifted thousands of state prison
inmates to local jurisdictions.
Proposition 47, which dramatically reduced the crime and consequences
for drug users and thieves.
Proposition 57, which eliminated prosecutors’ ability to directly send
a juvenile accused of a serious or violent offense to adult court and
created a new criteria for early release of prisoners from state
prison.
Bills Supported
Programs and Services
A Victim Assistance Advocate will speak with you and determine how
we can assist you. Program services are provided free of charge and
there is no legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance.
Advocacy/Escort
Assistance with Restitution
Child and Dependent Care Assistance
Criminal Advocacy/Accompaniment
Crisis Intervention
Death Review Team
Domestic Violence (add description links)
Elder Abuse
Emergency Financial Assistance
Human Trafficking
Individual Advocacy
Individual Counseling
Information About the Criminal Justice Process
Interpreter Services
Intervention with Employer, Creditor/Landlord, or Academic
Institution
Local Resources
Marsy’s Law(English)
Marsy’s Law(Español)
Notification of Criminal Justice Events
Notification of Inmate Release
Prosecution Interview
Referral to Other Victim Service Programs
Restraining Orders
Transportation Assistance for Court Proceedings Only
Upon the request of the jurisdictional law enforcement agency the
Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will investigate and
independently review an officer-involved shooting incident resulting
in injury or death, as well as all other uses of force resulting in
the death of individuals while in custody or under the control of
law enforcement officers. This review addresses whether the
officers involved committed any violation of criminal law. It
does not consider issues of civil liability, police tactics, or
department policies and procedures.
Our role is to ensure that the investigation and review of these
incidents are conducted in a fair and objective manner that will
serve the interests of justice, the community, the involved
officers, those persons injured, and the families of those affected.
At the conclusion of the investigation and review, the District
Attorney’s Office will issue a written report detailing factual and
legal findings. This report will be made available to the
public.
Our practice in use of force reviews is to refrain from public
comment beyond the publication of the letter to the involved law
enforcement agency and any press release regarding the letter.
Everything that we can and should say regarding the event is
included in our detailed letter.
Our Mission
The mission of the Monterey County District Attorney's Office is to
promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by
treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively
and fairly prosecuting those who violate the law.
Our Values
We provide an environment that is positive and courteous and employ
individuals of high ethical standards, character and professional
courage. We maintain public confidence by providing efficient and
effective services and encourage open communication to promote the
best interests of the community.
Our Vision
We are committed to diversity and recognize the significant and
valuable contributions to our Mission from our employees and the
community we serve. Our vision is to enhance the quality of life in
our community, to aggressively advocate the cause of justice, and
seek to enhance the criminal justice system, ultimately protecting
our community.
Main Office
142 W. Alisal St, Salinas, California 93901
Monterey Office
1200 Aguajito Rd. Room 301, Monterey, California 93940
King City Office
250 Franciscan Way, King City, California 93960
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of
Investigation consists of 32 full time employees and multiple
volunteer interns. The Bureau of Investigation is managed by
Chief Investigator Ryan McGuirk who reports directly to District
Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni and has overall responsibility for
Bureau operations and resource allocation. Chief McGuirk manages the
Bureau of Investigation with the assistance of two (2) District
Attorney Captains. In addition to these command staff, the
Bureau of Investigation has twenty-four (24) Investigators, six (6)
Investigative Aides and several volunteer investigative interns.
The District Attorney is authorized by the California Constitution
and by law to both investigate and prosecute civil and criminal
crimes. The Bureau of Investigation conducts independent
investigations at the direction of the District Attorney and
provides investigation and trial support for the prosecutorial
functions of the Office of the District Attorney.
The Speakers Bureau is a community outreach and education
program that matches qualified members of the District
Attorney’s staff with community groups and organizations
wishing to learn more about various aspects of the criminal
justice system. The program is free and available to
the public. Entities such as neighborhood organizations,
educational institutions, faith-based groups, and clubs or
organizations should feel free to request a speaker for
meeting or gathering.
A Victim Assistance Advocate will speak with you and
determine how we can assist you. Program services are
provided free of charge and there is no legal citizenship
requirement to receive assistance.
Advocacy/Escort
Assistance with Restitution
Child and Dependent Care Assistance
Criminal Advocacy/Accompaniment
Crisis Intervention
Death Review Team
Domestic Violence (add description links)
Elder Abuse
Emergency Financial Assistance
Human Trafficking
Individual Advocacy
Individual Counseling
Information About the Criminal Justice Process
Interpreter Services
Intervention with Employer, Creditor/Landlord, or Academic
Institution
Local Resources
Marsy’s Law(English)
Marsy’s Law(Español)
Notification of Criminal Justice Events
Notification of Inmate Release
Prosecution Interview
Referral to Other Victim Service Programs
Restraining Orders
Transportation Assistance for Court Proceedings Only
Upon the request of the jurisdictional law enforcement
agency the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office will
investigate and independently review an officer-involved
shooting incident resulting in injury or death, as well as
all other uses of force resulting in the death of
individuals while in custody or under the control of law
enforcement officers. This review addresses whether
the officers involved committed any violation of criminal
law. It does not consider issues of civil liability,
police tactics, or department policies and procedures.
Our role is to ensure that the investigation and review of
these incidents are conducted in a fair and objective manner
that will serve the interests of justice, the community, the
involved officers, those persons injured, and the families
of those affected. At the conclusion of the investigation
and review, the District Attorney’s Office will issue a
written report detailing factual and legal findings.
This report will be made available to the public.
Our practice in use of force reviews is to refrain from
public comment beyond the publication of the letter to the
involved law enforcement agency and any press release
regarding the letter. Everything that we can and
should say regarding the event is included in our detailed
letter.
Our Mission
The mission of the Monterey County District Attorney's
Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of
victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect
and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecuting
those who violate the law.
Our Values
We provide an environment that is positive and courteous and
employ individuals of high ethical standards, character and
professional courage. We maintain public confidence by
providing efficient and effective services and encourage
open communication to promote the best interests of the
community.
Our Vision
We are committed to diversity and recognize the significant
and valuable contributions to our Mission from our employees
and the community we serve. Our vision is to enhance the
quality of life in our community, to aggressively advocate
the cause of justice, and seek to enhance the criminal
justice system, ultimately protecting our community.
Main Office
142 W. Alisal St, Salinas, California 93901
Monterey Office
1200 Aguajito Rd. Room 301, Monterey, California 93940
King City Office
250 Franciscan Way, King City, California 93960
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of
Investigation consists of 32 full time employees and
multiple volunteer interns. The Bureau of
Investigation is managed by Chief Investigator Ryan McGuirk
who reports directly to District Attorney Jeannine M.
Pacioni and has overall responsibility for Bureau operations
and resource allocation. Chief McGuirk manages the Bureau of
Investigation with the assistance of two (2) District
Attorney Captains. In addition to these command staff,
the Bureau of Investigation has twenty-four (24)
Investigators, six (6) Investigative Aides and several
volunteer investigative interns.
The District Attorney is authorized by the California
Constitution and by law to both investigate and prosecute
civil and criminal crimes. The Bureau of Investigation
conducts independent investigations at the direction of the
District Attorney and provides investigation and trial
support for the prosecutorial functions of the Office of the
District Attorney.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery where perpetrators profit from the sexual exploitation and/or forced labor of men, women and children. Human Trafficking is an estimated $32 billion-a-year global industry, and after drug trafficking, it is the world’s second most profitable criminal enterprise. California, a populous border state with a significant immigrant population, is one of the nation’s top destination states for trafficking of human beings. The perpetrators take advantage of the victims’ vulnerable situation, making them work for little or no pay in poor conditions or even forcing them into sex slavery. It is a violation of basic human rights, and it is also a crime as defined by U.S. federal law and California state law.
Sex trafficking is the deprivation or violation of one’s personal liberty by means including coercion, duress, or deceit to engage the victim in commercial sexual activity, prostitution, exotic dancing, pornography, or other forms of sexual exploitation. Sex trafficking occurs within numerous venues in the broader sex industry, commonly found in street prostitution, online escort services, residential brothels, and brothels disguised as massage businesses. When the victim is a minor under the age of 18 years old, sex trafficking does not require force or coercion. Minors cannot legally consent to sexual activity. Child sex trafficking includes attempts to induce or persuade a minor to engage in prostitution, pornography or other forms of sexual exploitation.
Labor trafficking is the deprivation or violation of one’s personal liberty by means including coercion, duress, or deceit to obtain forced labor or services. Labor trafficking victims are often forced into domestic servitude, construction, restaurant, agricultural, massage parlors, or sweatshop factory work with little or no pay.
Human trafficking does not require that a victim be moved over state or international borders. Perpetrators include family members, boyfriends, peer recruiters, businesses, organized criminals and gangs. Victims of human trafficking include children, women and men. They often have backgrounds of child abuse or domestic violence, but do span every socioeconomic and family background. Victims of human trafficking include U.S. citizens, legal residents, and foreign nationals including those legally documented or undocumented. Victims regularly include runaway youths solicited and recruited for prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. The majority of victims don’t self-identify that they are the victims, and many are not aware that they can receive help.
All workers have labor and civil rights protections, regardless of their immigration status. Immigrants, including who are in the country illegally, and others working in industries such as housekeeping, garment manufacturing and agriculture, should know there are laws protecting them from exploitation.
Human Trafficking Resources: If you believe that you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, help is available. Victims of human trafficking and anyone who believes they have witnessed such activity should call:
The National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or text BeFree (233-733). They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on their toll-free hotline. You can also visit their website at https://humantraffickinghotline.org. Call Specialists can connect victims with law enforcement and social service providers in their local area who can help them get out of exploitative situations and into safe environments where they have access to services, such as emotional support, health care and legal services.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Cybertip 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit http://www.missingkids.com.
The California Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) 24-hour hotline at 1-888-KEY-2-FREE (1-888-539-2373) or visit https://www.castla.org.
Monterey County Rape Crisis Center – 24 hour hotline (831) 375-4357 or (831) 424-4357, or http://mtryrapecrisis.org.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or your local police.
Human Trafficking Notice:
Senate Bill 1193, enacted April 1, 2013 addedSection 52.6 to the Civil Code. The law mandates that specified businesses and other establishments post a notice informing the public and victims of human trafficking of a national telephone hotline to assist in reporting unlawful activity. A compliant poster in both English and Spanish is required to be visible in a conspicuous place near the public entrance of the establishment, or in another conspicuous location in clear view of the public and employees where similar notices are customarily posted.
STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKINGClick here to download poster which includes information in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
The following businesses and establishments are required to post the notice:
Adult or sexually oriented businesses
Bus stations
Business or establishments that offer massage or bodywork services for compensation and are not described in Business and Professions Code Section 4612(b)(1)
Emergency rooms within general acute care hospitals
Farm labor contractors
Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns
Intercity passenger rail or light rail stations
On-sale general public premises licenses under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
Primary Airports
Privately operated job recruitment centers
Roadside rest areas
Truck stops (For purposes of this section, "truck stop" means a privately owned and operated facility that provides food, fuel, shower or other sanitary facilities, and lawful overnight truck parking.)
