New 20th Judicial District office outlines problem‑solving and competency court plans

Darcy Kofel, the assistant district attorney leading the newly established 20th Judicial District office, presented the office structure and priorities after being sworn in in January. Kofel said JD23 has about 100 total staff, including 39 prosecutors and seven investigators, and described specialized units for organized crime, family violence, juvenile prosecution and appeals. She said the office will work with federal and local partners on organized narcotics cases and pursue a robust grand jury practice for cases that span jurisdictions.