Seattle-Tuesday, May 30, 2023: Today, City Attorney Ann Davison announced she will scale up the City Attorney’s Office’s use of pre-filing … [Read more...] about City Attorney Ann Davison Pivots Resources to Increase Pre-filing Diversion and Wind Down Community Court
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City Attorney Davison with Councilmembers Nelson and Pedersen Submit Updated Legislation to Conform with State Action on Use and Possession of Illegal Drugs
Seattle-Tuesday, May 16, 2023: Today, City Attorney Davison with Councilmembers Nelson and Pedersen submitted updated legislation to prohibit drug … [Read more...] about City Attorney Davison with Councilmembers Nelson and Pedersen Submit Updated Legislation to Conform with State Action on Use and Possession of Illegal Drugs
City Attorney Ann Davison, Councilmember Sara Nelson, Councilmember Alex Pedersen announce new legislation to improve public safety and discourage the public consumption of controlled substances
Seattle-On Thursday, April 27, City Attorney Ann Davison proposed legislation with City Councilmembers Sara Nelson and Alex Pedersen to prohibit the … [Read more...] about City Attorney Ann Davison, Councilmember Sara Nelson, Councilmember Alex Pedersen announce new legislation to improve public safety and discourage the public consumption of controlled substances
City Attorney Davison Signs $14 Million Settlement Agreement with Companies Involved with National Opioid Crisis
Seattle (April 20, 2023) – This week, Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison signed an agreement joining a nationwide settlement with five companies … [Read more...] about City Attorney Davison Signs $14 Million Settlement Agreement with Companies Involved with National Opioid Crisis
City of Seattle and Department of Justice File New Accountability Agreement as SPD Transitions to Next Phase of Reform
Seattle – Mayor Bruce Harrell and City Attorney Ann Davison announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and … [Read more...] about City of Seattle and Department of Justice File New Accountability Agreement as SPD Transitions to Next Phase of Reform
City Attorney Ann Davison Releases Year One Analysis of High Utilizer Initiative Detailing 57% Drop in Their Criminal Referrals
Seattle (March 15, 2023) – Marking one year of the High Utilizer Initiative, Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison released a report today examining its … [Read more...] about City Attorney Ann Davison Releases Year One Analysis of High Utilizer Initiative Detailing 57% Drop in Their Criminal Referrals
Seattle City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai to Abate Public Safety Hazard Created by Exponential Rise in Theft of Their Vehicles
On Monday, City Attorney Ann Davison filed a lawsuit in federal court against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai for their failure to install … [Read more...] about Seattle City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai to Abate Public Safety Hazard Created by Exponential Rise in Theft of Their Vehicles
City Attorney’s Office Report Shows Median Time to File Criminal Referrals Reduced to Only Three Days
Under City Attorney Ann Davison’s Leadership, City Attorney’s Office is Making Significant Strides to Improve Justice for Victims Today, City … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Office Report Shows Median Time to File Criminal Referrals Reduced to Only Three Days
City Attorney Ann Davison Issues Formal Request to Seattle Municipal Court to Allow Independent Prosecution of Individuals Committing Frequent Offenses
Today, City Attorney Ann Davison sent a formal request to the Seattle Municipal Court asking that individuals who meet the criteria for the High … [Read more...] about City Attorney Ann Davison Issues Formal Request to Seattle Municipal Court to Allow Independent Prosecution of Individuals Committing Frequent Offenses
City Attorney’s Office Announces Plan to Eliminate Criminal Case Backlog
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced today a new plan to address the historic backlog of cases she inherited when taking office. Today’s … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Office Announces Plan to Eliminate Criminal Case Backlog
City Attorney’s Office Announces New Initiative to Address High Utilizers of the Criminal Justice System
City Attorney Ann Davison announced the launch of a new High Utilizer Initiative. The program will identify individuals responsible for repeat … [Read more...] about City Attorney’s Office Announces New Initiative to Address High Utilizers of the Criminal Justice System
City Attorney Ann Davison Announces Tom Kuffel as New Permanent Chief of Civil Division in the City Attorney’s Office
Today, City Attorney Ann Davison announced that she has hired Tom Kuffel, an esteemed Senior Deputy at the King County Prosecutor’s office, to be the … [Read more...] about City Attorney Ann Davison Announces Tom Kuffel as New Permanent Chief of Civil Division in the City Attorney’s Office