https://rivcoda.org/visa_information
U Visa / T Visa Information The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has created this information page to provide guidance to Federal U-Visa & T-Visa certification applicants. In order for the Riverside County District Attorney to comply with California Penal Code sections 679.10 and 679.11 as well as all other state and federal requirements, any applicant for U-Visa or T-Visa…
http://rivcoda.org/bureau-retirees
Bureau Retirees At the Bureau of Investigation we have made changes to the process for our retirees to participate in our range qualifications. Retirees will be allowed access to our quarterly range qualifications. Ammunition and any other cost pertaining to the retirees qualification will be the sole responsibility of the retiree. Notification of range participation and all retiree forms must be…
http://rivcoda.org/conviction-review-committee
Conviction Review Committee The role of the prosecutor is to see “that justice shall be done” and “guilt shall not escape or innocence suffer.” (Berger v. United States (1935) 295 U.S. 78, 88.)The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is…
http://rivcoda.org/crisis-response-team
Crisis Response Team Members of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Division of Victim Services Crisis Response Team, partner with local first responders and are dispatched to assist the community in the aftermath of a traumatic criminal mass casualty event, providing on-scene crisis response. Our Office recognizes the importance of providing specialized services to victims of…
http://rivcoda.org/chapter-2
Melissa DonaldsonDivision of Victim Services DirectorNow is a turbulent time for victims, victims’ rights, and the communities we serve. Our focus of seeking justice, helping with healing, and mitigating the trauma that crime victims can endure has been jeopardized by the California State Legislature enacting resentencing laws for the incarcerated as part of efforts to reduce prison…
http://rivcoda.org/chief-bureau-investigation
About the Chief Chief Natasha Crawford Image Natasha Crawford is the 11th Chief of the Bureau of Investigation. She was appointed to the agency’s executive position by elected District Attorney Michael Hestrin, effective June 15th, 2023. Natasha has 22 years of law enforcement experience.Before coming to the Bureau of Investigation, Natasha began her law enforcement career as a Patrol Officer…
http://rivcoda.org/victims-rights
Victims' Rights Crime victims have many rights. The California Constitution gives all victims of crime a victims' bill of rights known as Marsy’s Law.In addition to the rights victims have under Marsy’s Law there are several additional rights given to victims under other California laws. To help crime victims navigate through the system, and to obtain every right, the Riverside County District…
http://rivcoda.org/meet-dvs
Meet the DVS Director A Message from the Director I am proud to be able to lead the Division of Victim Services and the amazing Victim Services Specialists and staff here in the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. When someone becomes a victim of a crime, the impact can be life changing to the individual affected and their entire family, neighborhood and, sometimes, the community. The…
http://rivcoda.org/criminal-justice-system
Criminal Justice System Guide to the Criminal Justice System The Division of Victim Services can help you understand how the criminal justice system works and keep you informed about your case. To do this, however, we must have your current address, phone number and a way to reach you to keep you informed. This web page is a guide to the process and to the terms you may encounter as your case…
https://rivcoda.org/crime-prevention-unit
Crime Prevention Unit OVERVIEW Image District Attorney Mike Hestrin’s top priority is effective public safety for the people that live in and visit Riverside County. The DA recognizes that to successfully achieve this goal, traditional crime suppression methods must be supplemented by effective and meaningful prevention and intervention strategies. Therefore, DA Hestrin created the Crime…
