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Edinburg, TX 78539
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The Criminal Investigation Division searching for and helps discover the facts in cases accepted by the Criminal District Attorney's Office. The division investigates both felony and misdemeanor crimes ensuring that all evidentiary requirements under the Texas Penal Code are met.
The Criminal Investigation Division searching for and helps discover the facts in cases accepted by the Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The division investigates both felony and misdemeanor crimes ensuring that all evidentiary requirements under the Texas Penal Code are met.
Some attorneys also are assigned to make appearances in several Justice of the Peace Courts to handle contested criminal matters.
Certified Texas peace officers with extensive law enforcement backgrounds and training staff the division. Investigators may be responsible for locating, interviewing and transporting complainants, witnesses and defendants. At times, they will obtain and serve legal documents; coordinate investigations with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies; provide security for witnesses and prosecutors during trials; and perform related duties. In addition, they may also serve subpoenas for employment, medical, financial and educational records and other documentation during case preparation.
Investigators help ensure that every case is complete and that victims’ rights are protected. They carry out their investigations in a compassionate and fair manner with a focus on seeking the truth.
This Criminal Investigation Division is comprised of 13 investigators who are assigned to several divisions, Check Fraud Division, Special Crime Division, Intake Division, Integrity Division, Human Trafficking Division, Assault Family Violence Division and Border Prosecution Division. The chief investigator supervises all investigators.
