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El Dorado County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Criminal Justice Committee Appearance of Inappropriate Actions by the El Dorado County District Attorney Citizen
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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings
F1
The District Attorney involved himself in “Friend’s” Court proceedings with the Complainant.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The District Attorney’s Office continues to handle “Friend’s” son’s criminal cases resulting in the appearance of impropriety to the public.
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, the District Attorney should set up a written protocol regarding cases whenever the accused is related to or has a relationship with an employee in the District Attorney’s Office, including the District Attorney.
R6
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors should revise the County’s nepotism policy to include “significant others.” Responses Required for Recommendations
F3
The District Attorney did not follow his office procedures relating to the logging in and custody of “Friend’s” weapon.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The District Attorney has $1,254.00 in his personal office safe for eight years and cannot explain this.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
All cash received should be maintained in “double” custody.
F5
The District Attorney does not maintain a complete and proper evidence log of the contents of his personal office safe.
Related Recommendations (2)
R2
The District Attorney should establish written procedures pertaining to his “personal” safe whereby all items are properly logged in and out with the appropriate detailed information.
R3
The personal safe and evidence locker should be audited annually.
F6
The District Attorney hired “Friend” to work in his office on several occasions, most recently December 2002, while involved in a personal relationship with her.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The District Attorney’s “Friend” working in his office has created a perception of favoritism and an adverse effect on staff morale. PROFESSIONALISM, A Sourcebook of Ethics and Civil Liability Principles for Prosecutors, by the Ethic Committee of the California District Attorneys Association; Chapter X, Page X-1. 30
Related Recommendations (2)
R5
To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, the District Attorney should set up a written protocol regarding cases whenever the accused is related to or has a relationship with an employee in the District Attorney’s Office, including the District Attorney.
R6
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors should revise the County’s nepotism policy to include “significant others.” Responses Required for Recommendations
F8
The District Attorney had an ex parte communication with a Court Commissioner in violation of Rule 5-300 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The District Attorney misled a Court Commissioner with a false statement of fact in violation of Business & Professions Code, Section 6068 (d).
Related Recommendations (1)
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F10
The District Attorney misrepresented facts regarding his communication with the Commissioner to the State Bar of California and to this Grand Jury.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The District Attorney sent a letter to the Grand Jury misquoting Rule 5-300 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Sworn testimony by the District Attorney and other witnesses conflicts in important and significant details.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Portions of the District Attorney’s testimony and documentation were found to be lacking in truth and veracity.
No recommendations for this finding
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