In 1989, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office became the first office in California to successfully introduce D.N.A. "genetic fingerprinting" evidence in a criminal case.



Welcome to the Ventura County District Attorney's Web site. For many years, FBI crime reports have shown Ventura County to be one of the safest metropolitan areas in the United States. Since at least 1993, Ventura County has had the lowest overall crime rate of any metropolitan area in the Pacific region.

Thanks to the dedicated members of this office, the local police, Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and, most importantly, the support of county residents, our community is a safe place

to live, work, and raise a family.  I am pleased to provide this opportunity for the citizens of Ventura County to learn more about the District Attorney's Office and to share your concerns with us.

 
GREGORY D. TOTTEN
District Attorney
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Southside Gang Injunction:
 On October 23, 2006, District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced that Superior Court Judge Vincent O'Neill, Jr. issued a permanent "gang injunction" against the Southside Chiques ("SSCH"), a criminal street gang that claims territory in the cities of Oxnard and Port Hueneme. The permanent injunction order prohibits activities of the SSCH members in a 4.26 square mile area designated as the "Safety Zone."

Transportation Commission:
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that criminal charges will not be filed in connection with the expenditure of public funds by the Ventura County Transportation Commission on the failed half-cent sales tax initiative. The 35-page report explains the District Attorney's conclusion and may be obtained from the District Attorney's Office or viewed online at http://da.countyofventura.org .

Real Estate Fraud Program:
On October 11, 2005, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of a Real Estate Fraud Prosecution program in the District Attorney's office. This program is designed to focus on the investigation, prosecution and prevention through Community outreach, instances of Real Estate related fraud in Ventura County. You may find more information about the new program here http://da.countyofventura.org/refraud_unit.htm