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ICYMI: Last week District Attorney Raul Torrez presented his CrimeSTAT briefing to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. In his presentation he discussed the Office's main priority for the 2021 Legislative Session - to protect victims of crime. Specifically, protecting victims personal information, protections regarding pretrial interviews, reducing emotional distress from live testimony and making safe house interviews of children admissible in court.
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Today is Election Day! In October, District Attorney Torrez spoke about preventing voter intimidation and protecting voter rights. Please vote and practice your right to participate in our democracy. If you or anyone you know are experiencing difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Please visit our website for more election information: https://berncoda.com/integrity-of-election/.
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"Our goal is to help the community maintain the integrity of the election process and be aware of potential election violations," - Deputy District Attorney Grayson. If you or anyone is experiencing any difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report what you see. Visit our website for more election information: https://buff.ly/2GTxDDj
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Chief Deputy District Attorney Chuck Barth on our plan for election day. Our office is committed to uphold the law and the security of the Bernalillo County Election. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCsbkq6I_i8
#bernalillocounty #earlyvoting #electionprotection2020
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ICYMI: Last Friday, Chief Deputy District Attorney Chuck Barth, along with other leaders, discussed the security of the Bernalillo County Election. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCsbkq6I_i8
#bernalillocounty #earlyvoting #electionprotection2020
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We must ensure the safety of our victims by upholding victim privacy. Here is Mary Ellen Garcia from New Mexico Crime Victims Reparations Commission talking about the importance of this issue.
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Our victim advocates have been working tireless to ensure our victims needs are met. Currently, our team is working on training Woodstock to attend virtual settings and bring items from one room to another in order to sustain social distancing practices. Here is a video via @assistancedogsofthewestSF showing that process. #assistancedog #training #socialdistancing
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#TipTuesday: The legal system can take many paths depending on the case. This video goes over our interactive chart on navigating the system. Make sure to follow up with your case agent or victim advocate for details about your specific case.
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It's #tiptuesday. Today we show you where to find the order of protection on our website. Have questions or need help filling out the form contact our partner @DVRCNM on their Main line: 505-843-9123 or their 24 Hour Line: 505-248-3165.
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Are you in an unsafe relationship? With the stay at home order we have seen a rise in domestic violence incidents. We understand that this is a difficult time, you are not alone. Visit our website https://berncoda.com/service-guide/ for a list of resources.
New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking HelpLine:
1-877-974-3400
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
Live chat: https://www.thehotline.org/
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It's #TipTuesday What can we help you with? Our office is closed to the public but we are still working remotely to meet your needs. Today we're walking you through how to file a police report. Visit our website https://berncoda.com/
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It’s #tiptuesday ! If English isn’t your preferred language you can translate our entire site to 8 different languages with the click of a button. Here is a quick video on how to do that.
Our office will provide translation services to any victim with limited English proficiency. This includes translation during court hearings, meetings with prosecutors for case discussion, trial preparation, the review of evidence, and signing any paperwork.
We also work with the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide interpretive services.�
Visit our website https://berncoda.com/ or contact us at [email protected] for help.
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“NMCG’s coordinated, armed, and uniformed presence at public events results in intimidation and creates a chilling effect on the exercise of First Amendment rights to address matters of public concern.” - Civil Complaint filed 7/13/20
The civil suit does not infringe on the NMCG’s rights to protest, to free speech, and to bear arms as protected by the 1st and 2nd Amendments. The group does not have the right to act as the police or an unlawful militia and must abide by the rule of law.
DA Torrez Announces Civil Suit Against New Mexico Civil Guard
ICYMI: Yesterday DA Torrez filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Civil Guard seeking to prohibit the paramilitary group from acting as an unauthorized military or police force. To view the full press conference visit our website:
https://berncoda.com/protestshootingupdate/
DA Torrez Update in Protest Shooting
Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez Files New Charges Against Steven Baca and Announces Civil Suit Against Private Militia Group
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DA Torrez is providing an update on the charging of Steven Baca and the status of the investigation into the events at the protest.
Bernalillo County District Attorney discusses crime and how the adopted framework for preventative detention in New Mexico functions differently than how the tool is being applied in other states.
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Misdial for help ends with walker for Albuquerque senior
DA’s from across our state join Bernalillo County District Attorney, Raúl Torrez to announce a legislative proposal focused on increasing sentences for those who use a gun to commit a violent act. In addition, this proposal will also address those who make threats of violence in our community.
Here is a look at those in our office who have served in the different branches of the armed forces. As we set to begin this three day weekend, take a moment to recognize those in your office who have served.
Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office celebrating CiQlovía
Join the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office in celebrating the 6th annual CiQlovía. This family friendly event offers a number of exciting activities. Come visit our booth! CiQlovía is a community event for all ages. Sunday Oct. 20 (10am-3pm) on Southern Blvd. SE between Louisiana and Grove.
DA Torrez Calling for Changes to Protect Victims of Crime
Unlike most states, few protections are offered for our states youngest victims as their cases move through the judicial system. In New Mexico, child victims of sexual violence, abuse and neglect are forced to relive the horrific trauma over and over again making the healing process much more difficult. Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announces plans to reform how our state treats our victims.