Avoyelles Parish District Attorney

Avoyelles Parish District Attorney's 12th Judicial Law Enforcement District Division, operating as 12th Judicial Law Enforcement District, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since April 29, 2010. As a county-level organization and council of governments, it primarily provides law enforcement and criminal justice services within its jurisdiction. The district attorney's office focuses on prosecuting criminal cases and administering justice in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, with a particular emphasis on addressing violent crimes against women, domestic abuse, and sex crimes. This entity plays a crucial role in maintaining public safety and ensuring justice is served within its local community.

Recent federal grant sub-awards to the 12th Judicial Law Enforcement District have centered on enhancing its capacity to handle special victim cases and respond to public health emergencies. One significant project allows for the effective prosecution of violent crimes against women, enabling three Assistant District Attorneys to gain experience in prosecuting domestic abuse and sex crime cases from intake to trial. Another program facilitates weekly meetings between two ADAs overseeing the Special Victims Unit and a Victims Advocate to review domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse cases. Additionally, the office received funding to assist in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus pandemic. These sub-awards have been administered through the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, which serves as the prime grantee for these federal funds. The focus of these grants demonstrates the district's commitment to addressing sensitive cases and adapting to evolving public health challenges while maintaining effective law enforcement and criminal justice services.