Resumen
There is a substantial backlog of criminal cases pending in Marin County. This backlog affects the community at large, including victims of crime, people charged with crimes, and the law enforcement agencies responsible for investigating and prosecuting criminal cases. Once charges are filed in Marin, there is an unreasonable delay in bringing these cases to a resolution - in many cases more than a year.
The Grand Jury’s investigation has concluded that the District Attorney’s Office is the primary reason for the delays in resolving criminal cases in Marin. The District Attorney’s Office faces significant challenges.
This report, completed in March 2023, examines the challenges confronting the District Attorney’s Office and makes a number of recommendations.
It was issued on May 15, 2023.
Responses from agencies are available below.
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Responses
| Responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Board of Supervisors | Responded August 15, 2023 |
| Marin County District Attorney | Responded July 14, 2023 |
| Marin County Sheriff's Office | Responded June 15, 2023 |
| Marin County Administrator | Invited to respond by July 14, 2023 |
Privacy
Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person, or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury.
The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Civil Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate.