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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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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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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Real Estate Fraud Prosecution
The District Attorney’s Office reviews any case where the property is located in Monterey County, or where you pay money to someone where the money changes hands in Monterey County. Cases may be prosecuted criminally, civilly or both. In some situations, your case may be declined if it is determined that it is not appropriate for law enforcement action. By law, we are not allowed to act as your attorney or provide you with legal advice; however, we can assist you with referrals to other agencies.
WHAT IS REAL ESTATE FRAUD?
Real estate fraud is any illegal activity affecting real property. Examples include:
- Someone steals or uses your identity (i.e., name, date of birth, driver’s license, social security number) to buy a home or apply for a home loan without your knowledge.
- Someone forges your signature on a property deed or other document affecting your ownership or “title” in your home.
- Someone tricks you into paying money in advance for services that do not help you or that you do not need.
HOW DO I FILE A COMPLAINT?
- Come to our office located at the Monterey County Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Road, Room 301, Monterey, CA 93940, or
- Call for a complaint form: (831) 647-7770, or
- Download a (complaint form) online and follow the directions.
** Please note that due to the complexity of real estate fraud cases, we cannot take complaints over the phone.
SIMPLE TIPS TO AVOID REAL ESTATE FRAUD
- Never do business with people who you have never met face-to-face.
- Get a business card and keep it safe.
- Avoid letting people into your home to conduct real estate transactions.
- Do not go to coffee shops or restaurants to conduct business. Legitimate companies have real offices.
- Avoid doing business with strangers you meet on the Internet or at coffee shops, stores, or church who tell you they have a “great business deal” for you.
- Check the names of individuals and companies on the Bureau of Real Estate website (http://www2.dre.ca.gov/PublicASP/pplinfo.asp) or the Department of Business Oversight website (http://www.dbo.ca.gov/Consumers/default.asp) to see if they have complaints against them — do your homework!
- Do not give out your social security number and other personal identifying information until you have thoroughly checked on the individual or company you are doing business with.
- Check out the businesses and individuals you do business with. Five minutes of homework may save your home!
- NEVER pay cash for a real estate transaction. Pay with a check so that your payments can be traced if needed.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
YOUR RIGHTS AS A HOMEOWNER
- California law gives you certain rights. Be sure to follow these simple laws that protect you from fraud.
- You are never required to pay money for a loan modification up front. Be suspicious of anyone who asks you to pay money before they perform all of their services for you.
- Read all documents before you sign them. Be suspicious of anyone who tells you to “just sign” the documents without reading them.
- Ask for and keep safe a copy of everything you sign.