“We are taking all proactive means available to us, to assure the safety of our employees while continuing to address the needs of the public. If you have questions or concerns, the most efficient way to communicate with us is via email at DAMontgomery@22da.com. We will respond to you as quickly as possible.
This is a fluid and challenging environment, and I commend the Judges, Clerks of Court, Registrars of Voters, Assessors, law enforcement and other public officials for working together in a collaborative approach.
As your District Attorney I have increased efficiencies and reduced costs through the use of technology. As a result, one of the advantages today is that my Assistant District Attorneys and Investigators were able to immediately begin to work remotely. I am working to increase the ability of other staff to work remotely as much as possible. This will increase their and the public’s health and safety.
Nonetheless, the Covington and Franklinton District Attorney’s offices are open for business with limited access to the general public. If your business can be handled over the phone or electronically please do so.”
Email: damontgomery@22da.com.
Phone: Covington 985-809-8383 * Franklinton 985-839-6711.
For Justice Center and Washington Parish Court updates, read Chief Judge, Hon. Dawn Amacker’s Second Amendment to Court’s Order of March 13, 2020. https://22ndjdc.org/covid-order/
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.
News
Big Reveal of New Victim Rooms
Today, we did the big reveal! We welcomed some of our community partners in St. Tammany to tour two rooms that have been transformed into comfortable spaces for crime victims who visit our Covington office to meet with prosecutors or wait during court proceedings. Our office’s plans to redo the rooms and unveil them in …
Grand Jury Indicts Former Bogalusa Chamber Director on Theft Charge
FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a Washington Parish grand jury indicted Marilyn G. Bateman, 77, of Bogalusa, Tuesday (July 21) on a charge of theft over $25,000. Bateman, former director of the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce, is accused of stealing at least $100,000 from the organization. Assistant District Attorney Blair B. Alford …
Grand Jury Indicts Franklinton Man of Second Degree Murder
FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a Washington Parish jury indicted Jo’Andre Dawson, 21, of Franklinton Tuesday (July 21) of second degree murder and obstruction of justice. Dawson is accused of fatally shooting Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17, several times in the head near a large pond in the Angie area on Jan. 12 this year. Dawson …
Accomplishments Since January 2015
If you will read the initial goals I set out to achieve, 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
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
▪ To assist other state and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases
▪ Collaborate with law enforcement and community groups to deter crime through intervention and prevention efforts
▪ Establish an atmosphere of compassion, trust and mutual respect
▪ To provide assistance and aid to those who have been victimized by crime and to ensure their rights are upheld and they are treated with dignity, respect and compassion
▪ To promote a work environment that emphasizes courtesy, high ethical standards, professionalism and high quality legal representation
▪ To provide training for employees and education for the public to be knowledgeable about the administration of justice
▪ To maintain public confidence by creating a day-to-day operation that is efficient and effective