District Attorney

Mission Statement

The mission of the Tuolumne County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice, protect the public, ensure the rights of victims, and prevent crime through the vigorous, equitable, and ethical application of the law. Truth and justice shall guide each prosecutor exercising authority and discretion on behalf of the community.
  1. Joshua Caudill Sentenced to 6 years 4 months State Prison for Possession for Sales of a Fentanyl

    Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that on September 11, 2023, Jamestown resident Joshua Caudill was sentenced to 6 years 4 months in State Prison. Read on...
  2. No Charges Will Be Filed Related to May 26, 2020 Fatal Shooting of Richard Councilman

    No Charges Will Be Filed Related to May 26, 2020 Fatal, Officer-Involved Shooting of Richard Councilman Read on...
  3. Murderer Steve Karpan Granted Parole

    Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Ann Jenecke announced today that convicted murderer Steven Karpan was found suitable for parole on July 27, 2023 Read on...
  4. Child Sex Offender Justin Hatler Denied Early Parole

    Tuolumne County District Attorney Cassandra Jenecke announced today that Justin Hatler, formerly of Sonora, was denied early parole in a child sexual abuse cases against two minors at a parole hearing on July 7, 2023. Read on...
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