Welcome To The District Attorney's Office
Thank you for visiting the Office of the District Attorney for Deschutes County website. District Attorney Patrick J. Flaherty and his dedicated attorneys and staff are committed to keeping our community a safe place to live. The office serves the citizens of Deschutes County, working to reduce crime, protect innocent victims, and enhance the lives of district residents.
The District Attorney’s Office continues in its mission to efficiently and effectively seek justice, for the safety and well-being of our community.
Press Release
Oregon District Attorney’s Association responds to the PEW and Oregon Criminal Justice Commission’s list of 2011 “low-risk offenders” admitted to prison.
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As District Attorney for Deschutes County I make it my priority to review allegations of criminal conduct carefully. I know, all too well, the damage that can be done when false or meritless accusations are leveled against an individual. This is one reason why grand jury investigations are by law secret and why criminal investigations are generally not disclosed to the public unless the evidence supports the filing of criminal charges. Despite such concepts as the presumption of innocence, when allegations are made judgments are leveled in the court of public opinion. While one must trust that under our system the truth will come out, often public judgments, once leveled, are impossible to reverse.
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week will be observed April 22-28, 2012. Each April since 1981, The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has helped lead communities throughout the country in the annual observances of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) by promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf.