On January 12th, I was sworn in for my second term as Denver’s district attorney and renewed my oath to support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Colorado. I am honored to continue to serve you.
Denver DA Beth McCann
Last year presented many hurdles as well as opportunities for all of us. We kept the office running while most staff worked from home, we dealt with a rise in crime and an onslaught of COVID-related scams, and we responded to calls for racial equity and justice.
In 2020, we filed more than 7,400 new misdemeanor cases in Denver County Court and more than 5,800 new felony cases in Denver District Court. We responded to citizens, supported victims and witnesses and provided discovery to defense attorneys and defendants.
As COVID took root and the need for social distancing increased, our office worked with legal stakeholders to significantly reduce the inmate population. At the court’s request, we analyzed cases to dispose of as many as possible while always being mindful of accountability and public safety. As a result, the combined jail populations dropped by more than 40%, increasing safety for inmates and staff.
Moving forward into 2021, we look toward expanding our current programs and focusing on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, while we continue to prosecute crimes and investigate criminal activity. By ensuring we live in a society that is governed by laws, we help shape what kind of society we are going to have. It is our responsibility to the people of Denver to advance a society that is just, equitable and compassionate so that all of us trust in our criminal justice system.
signed Beth McCann