Ursula Jones Dickson, Alameda County's new District Attorney, is refocusing the office on victim support and public safety. Since taking office, she has rescinded previous directives that hampered prosecutions and led to significant backlogs, particularly in juvenile cases. Jones Dickson aims to strengthen the office's capacity and restore victim's rights, indicating a willingness to consider charging minors as adults. Her immediate goal is to enhance efficiency and accountability in criminal prosecutions, contrasting her predecessor's approach that limited sentence enhancements and contributed to delays in case management.
"We continue to be committed to strengthening the office, rebuilding the capacity of the office, and protecting victims' rights, and, of course, focusing on public safety."
"The special directives added more layers of work for prosecutors, resulting in a 'huge backlog' in charging cases, Jones Dickson said. 'We no longer have a reported backlog in charging.'"},{
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