Convicting Felons and Reducing Violent Crime

* Raised the overall felony conviction rate to over 90% in 2009, the highest in a decade.

* Sent 15% more felony offenders to State Prison and removed them from our communities.

* Reduced Violent Crime in Yolo County every single year since becoming District Attorney.

* Increased prison sentences for Child Molesters and Rapists. 

* Increased convictions and prison sentences for violent gang offenders and drug dealers.

* Increased the number of felony trials by over 100%, clearing the backlog of cases in the courts  and eliminating  jail overcrowding.

CRIME PREVENTION - "Fraud Alerts" and Protecting the Elderly

* Established a "Fraud Alert" program designed to prevent crime and warn the community about scams and con-artists.

* Sponsors community outreach efforts to educate the community and prevent crime.

* Developed an Elder Protection Unit to prosecute criminals who target the elderly.

* Supported legislation to require mandated reporting of potential elder abuse.

Fighting for Victims' Rights

District Attorney Jeff Reisig has made the fight for victims' rights a top priority.  By providing enhanced services to more crime victims than ever before and by consistently advocating for  victims' rights in the courtrooms of Yolo County and the halls of the State Capitol, District Attorney Reisig has helped lead the way in shifting the focus of the criminal justice system back to the victims.

In 2008, District Attorney Reisig launched a pioneering campaign to advocate for victims' Constitutional rights to a speedy trial.  When unnecessary delays and courtroom continuances cause cases to languish in the criminal justice system, victims suffer.  As a call to action, District Attorney Reisig initiated the "Justice Finds No Solace in Delay campaign to educate the community and remind the judiciary that victims have rights too, and they must never be overlooked.  As a result of this effort, the number of cases going to trial in a timely manner in Yolo County has increased by more than 100% over previous years.