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1. What does
the District Attorney's Office do?
Answer: The Office of the District Attorney in Churchill County
prosecutes all criminal activity occurring in Churchill County, with the
exception of misdemeanors occurring within the city limits of Fallon.
Those cases are prosecuted by the City Attorney for the City of Fallon.
The office also represents Churchill County in civil matters.
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2.
What is the difference between a felony, a gross misdemeanor and a
misdemeanor?
Answer: A misdemeanor is a crime that is punishable by imprisonment
in the county jail for a period of up to 6 months and a fine of up to
$1,000. A gross misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in the
Churchill County Jail and a maximum fine of $2,000. A felony is a more
serious crime that is punishable by a period of imprisonment in the
Nevada State Prison that is longer than a year and fines as specified by
individual statutes.
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3. What is a subpoena?
Answer: A subpoena is an order directing you to be present at the
time and place stated. You may receive your subpoena by mail or in
person. Your subpoena may indicate that you are "on call" and
your presence may not be required. Call the District Attorney's Office
at the number listed on your subpoena to be placed "on call".
You must leave both day and nighttime phone numbers where you can be
reached during trial week. If you are placed "on call," do not
come to the courthouse unless someone from the D.A.'s Office or a law
enforcement agency calls you.
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4.
Can I speak to a Deputy District Attorney before my court appearance?
Answer: Yes, but you will need to contact the office of the District
Attorney to schedule an appointment. If you are a defendant and have an
attorney, the District Attorney's Office cannot communicate with you
directly outside the presence of your attorney. Please make arrangements
with your attorney to speak with the District Attorney's Office.
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5.
I think a crime has been committed. How do I press charges?
Answer: You must first contact a law enforcement agency such as your
local police department or sheriff's office to report the crime. An
investigator should be able to direct you on how to proceed.
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6. Who does the
District Attorney represent?
Answer: The District Attorney represents all the people and the laws
of the State of Nevada.
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7. I want to drop
charges. Can I do that?
Answer: You may contact the Deputy District Attorney handling your
case to discuss your concerns. While your feelings will be considered,
the District Attorney's Office may decide to prosecute any case in the
best interest of the State of Nevada.
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