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

Douglas County Homeless Initiative · February 13, 2025
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Summary

Assistant district attorney Darcy Kofel introduced the newly formed 20th Judicial District (JD23), listed staff counts and specialty units, and described plans to expand problem‑solving courts, veterans court and a competency court model to better serve defendants with substance‑use and mental‑health needs.

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…

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