D.A. Montgomery talks about his Fresh Start Program. See News below for more information.
A Message from Our District Attorney
As District Attorney, the principle by which I will run this office is to make decisions based on the merits, based on the facts, based on hard work and the results of that hard work. That’s the American way, the American Dream. We are blessed to live where we live. This is a great community. This is a great place to raise a family. This is a great place to start a business. This a great place to seek and follow the American Dream. And the reason that these things are true is, the people who live here. That’s what makes this a great community.
Mission Statement
The Office of District Attorney of the 22nd Judicial District is dedicated to the pursuit of truth and justice, protecting the public and serving our community through the ethical prosecution of criminal offenses and civil matters while safeguarding the rights of all citizens, including the accused.
Goals
▪ To help improve the quality of life for all residents of Washington and St. Tammany Parishes
▪ Create and maintain open communication to promote the best interests of the community, ensuring that the public is kept informed of the work we are doing
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Pearl River Man Indicted in Killing of Ex-Wife and Her Boyfriend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2017 District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Jason Matthew Magee, III, 37, of Pearl River, Thursday (Sept. 21) on two counts of first degree murder. Magee is accused of shooting his ex-wife, Jennifer W. Magee, and her boyfriend, Donald A. Gros, to death …
Slidell Man Found Guilty of Raping Girl, 6, and Producing Child Porn
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 20, 2017 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish jury found Jack Conklin, 61, of Slidell, guilty Friday (Sept. 15) of aggravated rape, sexual battery of a victim under 13, and production of pornography involving juveniles. Conklin faces mandatory life in prison when he is sentenced Nov. 2 …
Accomplishments Since January 2015
If you will read the initial goals I set out to achieve on the left side of this page, you’ll find that I, along with my fantastic staff, have accomplished many of those goals:
- Created more transparent office
- Hired top-notch staff (55% of ADAs and 50% of investigators new)
- Created Screening Department
- Improved Domestic Violence Unit
- Enhanced use of Specialty Courts and helped create new Veterans Court
- Upgraded technology office-wide
- Created employee manual
- Stabilized budget
- Created Financial Assistance Program for indigent defendants to participate in Diversion Program
- Work more closely with Law enforcement agencies