District Attorney Office
The District Attorney is charged with prosecuting criminal, juvenile delinquency and forfeiture cases. In some counties like Richland County — the District Attorney also handles Child in need of Protective Services (CHIPS) and Juvenile in need of Protective Services (JIPS) actions, as well as, Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) matters. Forfeiture actions include State and County traffic code violations, Department of Natural Resources citations, other county code violations, and vehicle and asset forfeitures.
Victim/Witness
The Victim/Witness Office works in conjunction with the District Attorneys Office to help statutory victims of crime understand and exercise their rights. Victim/Witness advocates help victims understand the court process, provide specific case information, and assist with other matters such as restitution. The Victim/Witness Office can also provide case information and instructions to witnesses.