District Attorney seeks added staff for collaborative courts, addresses AI and forensics work

Apr 29, 2026

The District Attorney outlined a $8.7M budget request focused on staffing for collaborative courts, expanding the Family Justice Center (including bringing forensic exams in‑house), and building regional high‑tech forensics capacity. The DA also acknowledged prior problems with filings tied to AI and said the office has initiated internal audits and training.

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The District Attorney presented the office’s FY 2026–27 budget and priorities, emphasizing public‑safety and victim‑service improvements alongside modest staffing requests.

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