Serving our community with crime prevention and outreach efforts.

Victim Assistance

Record Restriction and Back-to-School Event

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office is excited to partner with Fit for the Future once again for our annual Record Restriction and Back-to-School Event! Join us on Sunday, July 27th, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at 2121 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA.

This event will feature various community partners and offer free backpacks, school supplies, food, and haircuts! There will also be plenty of activities for kids to enjoy. Come out and enjoy the day with us!

If you are interested in record restriction, please pre-register using the link below. This is only available for Douglas County cases.

Goodwill Guardian Program

If you or your business would like to become a Goodwill Guardian, click the button to below to fill out the interest form.

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Resources

This section provides information for local resources in our community and across the state for victims of crime. Also information on how to reach our local law enforcement agencies.

 

Who We are

We are an office composed of prosecutors, investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, and other support staff. We have multiple specialty divisions to help seek justice and protect our community.

 
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What We Do

The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office handles all felony cases in Douglas County, Georgia. Our office is composed of multiple specialty units to help ensure that justice is being served effectively and efficiently to protect our community.

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Join us and FIT For The Future for our Record Restriction and Back-to-School Event on Sunday, July 27th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will be held at 2121 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA. We have partnered with FIT For The Future, which will be
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