RON FREITAS
District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Ronald J. Freitas is the 42nd District Attorney to lead San Joaquin County’s chief law enforcement agency. This administration maintains a zero-tolerance approach to prosecuting criminals, working with local, state, and federal partners to create a safe and secure San Joaquin County for everyone.
"The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to bring justice and closure to victims of crime."
“True public safety requires a collaboration
between law enforcement and the community.” - Betsy Hodges
Stockton, CA - Under the proactive leadership of District Attorney Ron Freitas, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office is proud to announce the early adoption of a "Race-Blind Charging" policy. The Office is testing this week and will be fully operational by December 20, 2024. This initiative, mandated by California's Assembly Bill 2778, will make San Joaquin County one of only two DA’s Offices fully operational in the state, positioning District Attorney Freitas and his administration as leaders in criminal justice reform in the Central Valley.
Race-blind charging means prosecutors make charging decisions without knowing anyone's race, aiming to eliminate bias by:
- Redacting racial identifiers.
- Reviewing cases based on evidence alone.
"As District Attorney of one the most diverse counties in the nation, I am proud we're not just complying with the law; we're setting the standard for justice in California. By early adopting race-blind charging, we're ensuring our justice system operates without racial bias. I'm proud that San Joaquin County is leading the way, demonstrating our commitment to true equality."
Assembly Bill 2778 requires all prosecution agencies to adopt race-blind charging to combat systemic biases. DA Freitas has positioned San Joaquin County as an example for others by implementing this policy ahead of the legal deadline.
A Family Justice Center is a collaborative model of service delivery that brings together a range of resources and support services under one roof to better serve victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, and Stalking.
The goal of a Family Justice Center is to provide comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives.
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