Monterey County District Attorney's Office
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Speakers Bureau 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. |
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Community Events
25th Annual Victims' Dedication Ceremony
Annual Police Memorial National Night Out - To be announced Public Safety Night - To be announced |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Facility Dogs
Family Justice Center
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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.
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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.
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| Collaborative Courts | Criminal Prosecutions | Specialty Units | Fraud |
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Speakers Bureau 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. |
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| Speaker Request Form | |||
| Multi-Cultural Community Council | |||
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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. |
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Facility Dogs |
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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.
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Policies | Frequently Asked Questions |
| Forms | Brochures | Career Opportunities Public Records Act Requests | Local Agencies/Resources |
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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.
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Workers Compensation Fraud
Fraud Prosecution - Insurance Fraud & Workers Compensation Fraud
The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office Workers’ Compensation Fraud Unit includes a prosecutor who vertically prosecutes all workers’ compensation fraud cases from filing through sentencing. The unit has two dedicated investigators who provide additional investigation for cases that are submitted from an insurance company and also investigate cases from inception. Additionally, the unit works closely with investigators from the California Department of Insurance, Morgan Hill office.
Our unit has an aggressive campaign to identify, investigate and prosecute any unscrupulous doctors, lawyers, employers and applicants who have filed fraudulent claims. The unit also investigates and prosecutes any employers who unlawfully deny an injured worker their entitled benefits.
The unit has a program that targets employers who fail to obtain insurance for their employees or who fraudulently obtain insurance at less than the proper rate.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE FRAUD UNIT ~ Click here for BROCHURE
Workers' Compensation Fraud is a crime. There are many types of fraud within the workers' compensation system:
Uninsured Employers: Failing to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees when required by law.
Applicant Fraud: An employee who lies to receive benefits.
Employer Fraud: Employers that wrongfully deny an injured worker their entitled benefits or discourage an injured worker from pursuing a claim.
Premium Fraud: Employers who lie to reduce their insurance premium.
Provider Fraud: Medical providers who commit fraud in connection with workers’ compensation.
REPORTING FRAUD
FRAUD HOTLINE: (831) 755-3224
If you have information regarding any form of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud please report it to the Department of Insurance, Morgan Hill Office or to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, Workers’ Compensation Unit. The more information you provide allows our unit to follow-up on these reported suspected activities.
As an employer, if you think someone is committing workers’ compensation fraud, report it to your workers’ compensation insurer. Every workers’ compensation insurer is required to have a Special Investigation Unit to handle these cases. Self-insured employers can report the fraud to their Third Party Administrator.
As an employee, if you have information your employer does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you can report this directly to the Department of Insurance, Morgan Hill Office or to the Office of the District Attorney, Workers’ Compensation Unit.
If you are an injured worker who has been injured and your employer has discouraged you from pursuing a claim, you can report this directly to the Department of Insurance, Morgan Hill Office or to the Office of the District Attorney Workers’ Compensation Unit.