Row Officers
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Office of
the Bucks County District Attorney
District Attorney
David Heckler
Bucks County District Attorney's Office
Drug Forfeiture For Public Sale
Vehicles Only: October 12 and 13, 2012
Winning Bids
District Attorney's Findings on the Marino Shooting
Detectives' Evidence Pictures - Marino Shooting
Mission Statement
To protect law-abiding citizens by aggressively
and successfully prosecuting criminal activity in Bucks County
while engaging in community- based crime prevention programs.
Office Overview
The District Attorney is
the chief law enforcement officer in the county. The DA is elected
by the public every 4 years, and is considered a row officer.
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office is comprised of 32 attorneys,
16 county detectives and 30 support personnel. The DA's Office works
closely with local, state and federal law enforcement to ensure the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are upheld and that our
citizens are protected. The office is dedicated to seeking justice
by helping victims of crimes, prosecuting those engaged in criminal
activity and protecting law abiding citizens of Bucks County.
The District Attorney has authority over all criminal investigations
and prosecutions in the county. The office handles approximately
11,000 criminal cases a year, including 7,500 adult offenders in
the Court of Common Pleas and 2,500 juvenile offenders in Juvenile
Court. The District Attorney's Office employs detectives and attorneys
specialized in the investigation and prosecution of all types of
criminal conduct, including homicide, narcotics, sex crimes, child
abuse, computer crimes, domestic violence and crimes against older
adults.
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office utilizes every available resource
to effectively investigate and prosecute all criminal activity in the county.
PA SAVIN and the Bucks County District Attorney's Office Victim Witness Unit
Crime Prevention
The first step in crime prevention is awareness.
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office is actively involved in educating
law-biding citizens as to the steps that can be taken to prevent being a crime
victim. The following programs demonstrate the District Attorney's resolve
in this regard:
- Parental Internet Awareness
- William J. Neff Sr. Symposium on the Prevention of Crimes
Against Older Adults
- Bristol Weed and Seed
- Because You Care - A Forum for Families Seeking Safe and
Quality Care for Aging Loved Ones
- Project Safe Neighborhood
District Attorney David Heckler on the Prescription Drug Take Back Day, November 13, 2010 -- Comcast Newsmakers