Placer County District Attorney's Office

08/14/2026

🚫[𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀] - 𝘼𝘽 2108 𝙃𝙀𝙇𝘿! 🚫

As we continue updating the many bills that passed or failed during yesterday’s Suspense File hearings, we are happy to share that AB 2108 — a bill that would have undermined key provisions of Proposition 36 — was held and will not move forward this year.

There is still a lot of work ahead, but yesterday was another reminder that the voices of our residents matter.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, paid attention, contacted their representatives, and stayed engaged. Your voice is powerful — and we appreciate you using it! Learn how you can continue to stay engaged at www.placer.ca.gov/DALeg

08/13/2026

𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝘼 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮

There has never been a better time to get involved in your community!

Applications are still open for the Placer County District Attorney’s Citizens Academy—a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of our local criminal justice system, meet the people working in it every day, and learn how you can become a more informed and engaged citizen.

This academy is for anyone who wants to better understand how our local system works and how decisions within the criminal justice system can affect our neighborhoods, schools, businesses, parks, trails, and overall quality of life. Apply today at www.placer.ca.gov/DACitizensAcademy

08/13/2026

**𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙐𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙎𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙄𝘼 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙄𝙏𝙊𝙇.**

Today, thousands of bills (including bills sponsored and supported by our office) will quickly learn their fate for the 2026 legislative year.

Among the legislation we are tracking are bills focused on increased DUI accountability, stronger accountability for s*x offenders, mental health diversion reform, elder parole reform, protections for victims, and more.

The Appropriations Suspense File is one of the most consequential stages of California's legislative process. Short of final passage, these decisions can determine whether a bill continues toward the Governor's desk or effectively ends its journey for the year.

Much like the annual state budget, Suspense Day is about more than individual bills. It provides an important look at what California is willing to spend taxpayer dollars on — and where legislative leadership's priorities lie.

Both the Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committees have Suspense hearings scheduled for today, August 13, after floor sessions that are starting now. (You can also watch the floor sessions!)

➡Watch the Assembly proceedings: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/events/today
➡Watch the Senate proceedings:
https://www.senate.ca.gov/calendar
➡Follow the bills we're tracking: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10862/2026-Bill-Status

We will be providing an update on the suspense file as soon as we have it!

08/12/2026

This week, we swore in a new prosecutor to our esteemed team, DDA Justin McCurdy! We sat down with him and asked him a few questions:

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙧?
My main inspiration for being a prosecutor came during my 2L Experience at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office. I’ve always gravitated towards criminal law, and I found it to be my favorite subject in law school. But very quickly on during my internship in the criminal division I realized that my favorite thing about criminal law is protecting our communities and doing the right thing. Being a prosecutor to me means having the responsibility of protecting people, protecting the law, and protecting our own legal integrity. And in a lot of ways, even though it may be a “job”, it’s much more a passion for me.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮?
I grew up in Rocklin pretty much my entire childhood. I started in 3rd grade and graduated from Rocklin High School in 2019. I went to McGeorge down in Sacramento but always came back to Rocklin during the weekends to see my family. So, in a lot of ways, this is home for me. This county gave a great support system for education, family, and friends. I want to help give back to the community that gave me so much to be thankful for.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨?
My favorite hobbies include playing video games, going to the gym, watching football (go 49ers!). I also love going on hikes with my girlfriend and our 3 dogs! (2 Huskies & our Dobermann).

Welcome to the team DDA McCurdy!

08/11/2026

[𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙇 𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙍𝙏] 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 2108 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥 36 - 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!

AB 2108 would require a court to dismiss certain theft-related offenses, including specified shoplifting, theft, and vandalism offenses, if the defendant completes a diversion program. Dismissing these types of charges removes district attorneys' ability to hold repeat thieves accountable, a pillar of Prop 36’s policy to address out-of-control retail theft.

The bill was referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee and on August 3 was placed on the committee’s suspense file. (File for bills that cost over $50,000).

We are encouraging residents to call the Senate Appropriations members at their offices and ask them to hold this legislation: https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/members

The suspense file hearing will be held this Thursday, August 13th, upon adjournment of the Senate Floor session that starts at 9 a.m. You can tune into the hearing here: https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/

Holding people accountable while ensuring they have access to the help they need (should they choose to accept it) are not competing philosophies. They are complementary strategies that can and should work hand in hand. We must stop removing the tools that allow our justice system to address the very real challenges affecting our communities.

08/10/2026

𝙒𝙀𝙇𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙏𝙊 𝙎𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙊𝙇, 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝘾𝙀𝙍 𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙔!

As our students head back to the classroom, there has never been a more important time to check in with your kids about how to stay and how to Guard Against the Groom(ing).

Heading back to school can bring new schedules, new friendships, new stresses and new pressures, and sometimes that means our kids turn to their phones, games and social media more than usual.

Use this transition as an opportunity to start the conversation:

➡Who are you talking to online?
➡Do you know the people on your friends and followers lists?
➡Has anyone ever asked you to move a conversation to another app or private chat?
➡Has anyone that you have only met online asked you to buy something or do something IRL (in real life)?
➡What would you do if someone online made you uncomfortable or asked you to keep a secret?

The goal isn't to scare our kids away from technology. It's to make sure they have the knowledge, confidence, and trusted adults they need to navigate it safely. Start the conversation early. Keep having it often.

➡Learn how to keep your family :
www.placer.ca.gov/AppSafe
➡Learn how to Guard Against the Groom(ing):
www.placer.ca.gov/Guard

08/07/2026

𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨; 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝘼 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙙!
Lawmakers returned to Sacramento on Monday to resume their final month of this legislative session before they adjourn for the year on Aug. 31. This means thousands of bills affecting our communities will either pass or fail in this next month.

The Placer County District Attorney’s Office has created a portal that allows residents to follow legislation that our team is tracking that could impact communities in Placer County, including:

➡️Mental Health Diversion – Legislation affecting diversion programs, competency proceedings, and the intersection of mental health treatment and the criminal justice system.
➡️Early Release and Supervision – Bills addressing sentencing, parole eligibility, early release policies, and supervision of offenders.
➡️Fentanyl Accountability and Awareness – Legislation related to fentanyl trafficking, penalties, prevention, education, and efforts to reduce overdose deaths.
➡️Strengthening Protections for Victims – Measures impacting victims' rights, restitution, notification requirements, and access to services and support.

The legislative tracker will be updated throughout the month as bills advance through floor votes and the Governor's desk. The portal also highlights legislation sponsored by the Placer County District Attorney's Office and provides links to official legislative resources so residents can follow the progress of bills, learn more about California's legislative process, and get involved.

The 2026 legislative bill tracker is available at: https://www.placer.ca.gov/10862/2026-Bill-Status

Portal can be accessed at placer.ca.gov/DALeg

08/05/2026

Thank you, Placer County! 💙

National Night Out is one of our favorite evenings of the year because it gives us the opportunity to step out into our communities, meet our neighbors, and strengthen the relationships that help keep Placer County such an incredible place to live.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who welcomed us into their neighborhoods, stopped by to say hello, and spent the evening connecting with us. It was especially meaningful to spend the evening with neighbors we had never met before, hearing their stories, sharing conversations, and building new connections that make our community even stronger.

Events like these remind us that some of the most impactful moments come from simply getting to know one another. Community partnerships are critical to a resilient Placer County.

A special thank you to our incredible local law enforcement partners who organized this event. We are fortunate to work alongside dedicated professionals who serve our communities with integrity, compassion, and commitment every day. We were honored to ride along with our partner agencies throughout the evening and witness firsthand the strong relationships they continue to build with the people they serve.

Thank you to everyone who made National Night Out such a success. Together, we are building a safer, stronger and more connected Placer County. 💙

08/04/2026

Placer County continues to lead on core issues affecting our state. This progress didn't happen by chance. It is the result of intentional leadership, strong partnerships, and agencies choosing every day to work together, not against, to solve some of our community's most complex challenges.

Proactive justice is built on both accountability and opportunity. It starts with strong law enforcement, coordinated intervention, and a justice system that holds criminal offenders accountable. It also means connecting eligible individuals to the services they need to help them rebuild productive lives. Both realities are essential to protecting and preserving the quality of life our communities deserve.

That commitment is part of the Placer PROMISE. Learn more at

The Placer PROMISE is more than a slogan—it’s a countywide commitment to strengthening the fabric of our community through justice, prevention, and proactive engagement. A proactive justice system doesn’t just reactively prosecute crime—it proactively safeguards our schools, stabilizes our h...

07/28/2026

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠?
Every card carries the same message: “The Right Thing. For the Right Reasons. In the Right Way. Do Justice.”

Under the leadership of Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire, these words have become a guiding mantra for our office. Drawn from remarks by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, the message reflects the heart of servant leadership and the oath our prosecutors uphold each day.

In a speech to the New York Financial Writers Association at the CUNY School of Journalism, Bharara explained:

“First and foremost, what I expect every day from every Assistant in my office is the wise and just exercise of discretion and judgment. I expect the AUSAs in my office to be open-minded, fair, and supremely principled in how charging decisions are made and how dispositions are handled. In everything we do, the public should expect us to remember always that our goal is not to win, but to do the right thing, for the right reasons, in the right way. In a word, to do justice.”

This card—and this quote—serves as a powerful reminder of the responsibility and privilege we carry at the Placer County District Attorney’s Office. Every day, we have the honor of serving the residents of Placer County, pursuing justice with fairness, integrity and sound judgment.

It is an honor we never take for granted.

Read the full speech here:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/speech/prepared-remarks-us-attorney-preet-bharara-new-york-financial-writers-association