Talk to Downtown Ep. 60: Ron Freitas - San Joaquin County District Attorney

Learn about the work and priorities of the SJCDA!

Host: Downtown Stockton Alliance's Courtney Wood

Guest:
Ron Freitas
San Joaquin County District Attorney

SJC District Attorney Socials:
Web: https://www.sjgov.org/department/da/home
FB:   / sjgov  
X:   / sjgov  

Downtown Stockton Socials:
Web: https://www.downtownstockton.org
FB: @downtownstockton
IG: @downtownstockton
X: @downtownstkn
IN: @downtownstockton

Timecodes:
0:40 - Intro
1:35 - Ron's intro
2:28 - What are Ron's District Attorney duties?
6:00 - The most common question Ron is asked.
7:00 - What are the unique opportunities and experiences Ron has had?
11:50 - Something people would be surprised to learn about the SJC community
16:45 - What types of crimes has Ron seen in downtown Stockton?
20:25 - How many cases on average does the DA file?
20:50 - How does the DA decide which cases to charge? 
22:23 - How does the DA office coordinate with investigators?
23:55 - How does the DA determine what the charges are for cases?
24:50 - What is care given to mental health-related charges?
26:35 - What focus does the DA office give towards vandalism-related charges?
29:45 - Information about the new STAART program
37:50 - Additional programs that Ron is excited for
50:40 - Goals Ron has as the DA of SJC
54:00 - How does someone get involved with the DA with job or volunteer opportunities?
56:00 - How can members of the community voice their concerns to Ron?
57:35 - What does Ron like about working downtown?
58:44 - Ron's favorite downtown lunch spots
59:30 - Ron's favorite aspects of his job
1:02:00 - Get in contact with Ron
1:03:00 - Viewer questions
1:13:00 - Outro

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