District Attorney Jeff Rosen speaks at a podium with news media microphones outside the Hall of Justice.

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Santa Clara County DA data dashboard

75%
Rate of filing charges
Our Office files criminal charges at almost exactly the same rate for all groups (75%). While racial disparities in the criminal justice system are present in California, we have worked to make our part of it as small as possible.
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317
Average days to complete a felony case
A clear area for improvement for the criminal justice system is the length of time that it takes to complete a criminal case in our County. We are and have been advocating for more resources, more trial court rooms, and better procedures in court to address this issue.
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39%
Diverse representation
African American, Latino/a, and Asian prosecutors make up 39% of the deputy district attorneys at the DA’s Office, more diverse than all lawyers in California.
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Videos

Gift Card PSA

Learn how to protect yourself when you're purchasing gift cards.

Medical waste investigation news conference, 12-5-24

District Attorney Jeff Rosen speaks about the results of a yearlong investigation into the medical and hazardous waste practices of the three county-run hospitals.

Animal Cruelty PSA

If you see or suspect animal abuse or animal cruelty is occurring, contact your local police department or animal services agency. Call 911 in case of emergency.

Byron Suarez: Overfelt Ambassador

Deputy District Attorney Byron Suarez spends much of his time as a Community Prosecutor in the Overfelt neighborhood of eastside San Jose that shaped him as a child, serving as a mentor and resource for students with a similar background.

Help The Cold Case Unit solve this 1981 murder

Please help our Cold Case Unit solve this 1981 murder.

2024 winter decoration contest

Our hard-working staff transformed the various floors of our Office into Winter Wonderlands! This year's winning floor created an incredible Gingerbread House that brought so much joy and festive cheer to all.