Chesa Boudin says he’s ready to ‘transform’ DA’s office

In advance of his inauguration on Wednesday, San Francisco’s District Attorney-elect Chesa Boudin said Tuesday he’s ready to transform the office he was elected in November to lead.

In preparation, Boudin said he’s assembled subcommittees made up of special advisors to help him establish his new office and implement key policies.

He said in a statement:

“With the help of these committees, I will begin to transform the San Francisco DA’s office into one that works for everyone.” 

Boudin continued:

“These subcommittees are an important resource in reviewing the current office’s policies and proposing strategies to help create a more fair and just system in our community.” 

Ching Wong/SFBay Chesa Boudin raises his fist during giving a speech after winning San Francisco district attorney’s race at his election night party in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. (Ching Wong/SFBay.ca)

The subcommittees include:

  • Implementation
  • Focused Prosecutorial and Alternatives to Incarceration
  • Economic Justice
  • Youth and Children’s Justice
  • Restorative Justice
  • Second Look and Conviction Integrity Unit
  • Immigration
  • Law Enforcement

Over the past several weeks, the subcommittees have been meeting with community members, experts and people in the criminal legal field to review the District Attorney’s Office’s policy initiatives, recommend improvements and ensure a smooth transition.

Boudin is set to be sworn in as district attorney by Mayor London Breed on Wednesday during a ceremony at Herbst Theatre at 5:30 p.m.

Boudin, a former deputy public defender, narrowly won the race for district attorney back in November, beating out current interim District Attorney Suzy Loftus with 50.72 percent of the vote.

Last modified January 7, 2020 3:38 pm

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