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CIVIL

The Civil Division represents Oklahoma County elected officials which includes the three County Commissioners, County Assessor, County Clerk, Court Clerk, Sheriff and Treasurer. The Assistant District Attorney’s in the Civil Division also represent other county offices, boards and divisions and through a contract, represent the Jail Trust.

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​Representation includes providing legal advice and formal legal opinions, reviewing county contracts, real estate transactions, responding to subpoenas, and providing representation in civil lawsuits in both state and federal court.

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​The Civil Divisions represents the State as a party in expungements and civil asset forfeitures.

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DIVERSION

The Diversion Team works through the judicial system and with community partners to provide an alternative to prosecution for qualified defendants. If a defendant fulfills the terms and conditions of the diversion agreement, the DA's Office will often dismiss the charges. 

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​There are a total of nine diversion court programs in Oklahoma County: Veterans Treatment Court, Drug Court, ReMerge Court, DREAMS Court (Diversion, Recovery, Engagement and Mental Support) formerly known as Mental Health Court, DUI Court, Community Sentencing, Veterans Diversion, Misdemeanor Diversion and CO-OP (Court Ordered Out Patient).

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The Domestic Violence Team charges and prosecutes felony domestic violence cases in which the victim and the defendant have some type of intimate relationship either in the past or the present. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a growing and very serious problem in Oklahoma and Oklahoma County. Oklahoma County had the most domestic violence-related deaths in 2021 with 37, that's 27% of the domestic violence deaths in the state. Other domestic violence cases involve individuals who are family or household members as well as individuals in a dating relationship.   

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GENERAL FELONY

General Felony is the largest team in the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office. Oklahoma Statute classifies any crime that is punishable by death or imprisonment as a felony. The General Felony Team prosecutes felonies that include but is not limited to homicide, arson, animal cruelty, burglary, trafficking or distribution, and others 

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HOMICIDE

The Homicide Team is dedicated to the prosecution of the most heinous and violent murders in Oklahoma County. These cases can include multiple victims or be especially violent.  This team is assigned all cases so horrific that the state is pursuing the death penalty in the case. 

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INVESTIGATIONS

The District Attorney Office Investigators are CLEET certified law enforcement officers with the full powers of law enforcement officers. State statute (§19-215.35A) gives DA Office Investigators statewide jurisdiction. Investigators assist in the investigation of criminal activity and the preparation of civil litigation within the district.

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JUVENILE

The Juvenile Divisions prosecutes crimes committed by minors under the age of 18. There are three ways a minor can be charged in Oklahoma: as a juvenile, youthful offender or adult.  This division is also charged with prosecution of child welfare cases where the parent and/or guardian fail to protect the health, safety, or welfare of a child in their care.  Parents in these cases are given the opportunity to correct inappropriate or dangerous behaviors through a reunification plan.  Should a parent or parents fail this plan, the prosecutors will move to terminate parental rights.

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MISDEMEANOR

Misdemeanors are defined in state statute as non-felony crimes that are punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding $1,000.  Lawyers in this division are tasked with prosecution of vehicular homicides, traffic violations investigated by the highway patrol and the county sheriff, felony and misdemeanor revocations, citations issued Department of Wildlife Conservation and matters involving truancy.  

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SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT

The Special Victims Unit (SVU) prosecutes sexual assault cases, as well as crimes perpetrated against children and other vulnerable victims. Cases can include, but are not limited to rape, homicide, internet crimes against children, sexual abuse, neglect and child abuse.   

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VICTIM | WITNESS CENTER

The Victim | Witness Center supports crime victims and their families by providing information, connection to local services, and direct assistance throughout the criminal process. The DA's Office is committed to ensuring victims know their rights, have access to resources and are treated with the utmost respect.