Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers is a trusted and dedicated chief prosecutor in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Taking office in 2021, Byers is committed to reforming the office, restoring public confidence, and ensuring accountability to the community. With a focus on honoring crime victims and respecting the rights of criminal defendants, Byers aims to uphold the rule of law, enhance public safety, and restore confidence in the criminal justice system.
Byers' administration prioritizes the rights of victims of enumerated crimes in New Mexico, guaranteeing substantive meaning to these rights through comprehensive and honest interaction at every stage of the criminal justice process. Additionally, Byers recognizes the importance of addressing mental health and controlled substance dependency issues within the legal framework, aiming to reduce recidivism by diverting individuals to community resource providers rather than incarceration. Collaborating with state and local government leaders, Byers seeks to facilitate the acquisition of local public services for the community.
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