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District attorney seeks staff and investigator vehicles after clearing backlog and expanding prosecutions
Summary
Criminal District Attorney Josh Teaton presented courtroom statistics and requested two investigator vehicles and a felony prosecutor position. He said the office moved most of a previously large murder backlog, secured convictions in numerous trials and reduced jail costs, and argued staffing is needed to sustain performance.
Criminal District Attorney Josh Teaton asked the commissioners to consider two Chevrolet Traverse vehicles for investigators and to approve an additional felony prosecutor position to keep pace with caseload and courtroom demand.
Teaton said the office used asset‑forfeiture funds to make older donated vehicles drivable and requested two new vehicles to build a healthier fleet over time. Investigators use vehicles for subpoenas, witness…
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