Salinas Investigations- Monterey County District Attorney's Office

Organization Description

The mission of the Monterey County District Attorney's Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecuting those who violate the law. 

Program Information

The mission of the Bureau of Investigations is a two part mission.  The first part is to provide quality and timely support and investigation to the prosecutors of the office.    The second part is to provide timely and quality public service by giving assistance to victims, investigating incidents, apprehending offenders, and seeing that justice is served by uncovering the truth.

District Attorney Investigators work with witnesses and victims of crime directly on cases going to trial.  Many of the Bureau of Investigation investigators assist prosecutors with follow up investigation and trial preparation. The Bureau’s investigators also investigate and prepare cases in special units for the filing of criminal and civil charges.

CHHS interns will have the opportunity to learn forensic analysis; locating and serving witnesses; preparing search warrants; assisting local law enforcement; and conducting pretrial investigation and preparation

Handling digital evidence, listening to jail calls and taking notes, witnessing court hearings, assisting DA investigators with tasks as assigned

General expectations for interns include:

  • Maintaining a positive relationship with their supervisor and staff

  • The ability to deal with others without creating offense

  • The ability to accept constructive criticism

  • Demonstration of reliability and responsibility

  • Exercising good judgment, using initiative and being truthful and honest

  • Volunteer/interns service can be terminated at any time by the volunteer/intern or by the District Attorney's Office

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
Address 
142 West Alisal Street, Suite A
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
General Phone 
Program(s) 
CHHS
Organization type 
Judicial or Legal Facility/Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, People Impacted by Crime
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Health & Medicine, Restorative Justice
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, Skill Development, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Probation and Parole Services
Hours of operation 

M-F 8-5

Additional site tags 
Social work
Maximum students 
4