From the City Journal, an article about prosecutors’ ranking nationwide based on criteria such as “public safety, fidelity to the rule of law, personal integrity, leadership, responsible innovations, community relations, office morale, and teamwork with other players in the criminal-justice system”: “The Five Worst Prosecutors in America.”
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Special Crimes Unit Chief Jean Fisher retires after nearly 33 years of service
Following nearly 33 years of service at the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, our Special Crimes Unit Chief Jean Fisher is retiring. Jean spent her entire career at the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office. She was known, however, before she even started her career as a prosecutor. Jean’s sister worked at the office, and Jean was the
Victim Witness Administrator Susan Ledford retires after 26 years of dedicated service
“It’s been the best career I could’ve ever in my wildest dreams hoped for,” Susan said.
Shelly Parker, Victim Witness Administrator, retires after 30 years of dedicated service
It was during a Women’s and Children’s Alliance volunteer training for rape crisis responders in 1988, that Shelly Parker knew she wanted to be a victim witness coordinator. As she listened to an Ada County Prosecutor’s victim witness coordinator speak about how they help vulnerable victims navigate the criminal justice system, “I just knew that
Ada County Prosecutor receives 2020 Joyce Stein Memorial Award
We’re so honored to announce that Ada County Prosecutor Jan M. Bennetts is the 2020 recipient of the Women’s and Children’s Alliance Joyce Stein Memorial Award.
How Boise State prepared alumna Shawna Dunn for a career as a prosecuting attorney
Shawna Dunn, Chief Criminal Deputy, has diligently represented the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, zealously advocated on behalf of crime victims, and served to keep our community safe since 1997. Shawna embodies our core principles, always doing what is right even when what is right is the most challenging path. Shawna was recently featured by Boise
Idaho Governor Signs Proclamation to Raise Awareness of Elder Abuse
June 15, 2016 (Boise, Idaho) – With a rise in reported cases of physical, emotional, sexual and financial abuse as well as neglect of elderly citizens, Idaho Governor, Butch Otter has signed a proclamation recognizing June 15th as Idaho Elder Abuse Awareness Day (IEAAD).
Prosecutor’s Office Recognized During MADD National Day of Remembrance
Recently, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney Jan Bennetts was among those recognized by Idaho’s Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for the efforts of her Office in the handling of DUI cases. Specifically, the victim of an aggravated DUI, expressed appreciation to Ms. Bennetts for the deputy prosecutors (Heather Reilly and Robby Bleazard) and victim-witness coordinator (Susan Ledford) who handled her case.
Governor’s Task Force on Children at Risk Prosecutor’s Award of Excellence
Ada County Deputy Prosecutor Galen Carlson received the Governor’s Task Force on Children at Risk Prosecutor’s Award of Excellence.
Grand Jury Indicts Adam Dees
On April 8, 2015, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney, Jan M. Bennetts, announces the Indictment of Adam Dees for three counts of first degree murder and other related charges