The Appellate Division's attorneys review each conviction that is appealed by reading the trial transcript and statement of facts and the defendant's brief on the legal issues raised in the trial.
This specialized unit, comprised of two prosecutors, an investigator, and a child intervention specialist, are extensively trained in the child abuse field and only prosecute child abuse cases.
The Civil Division advises the Denton County Commissioners Court, elected officials and department heads on legal issues and represents the County and its representatives in Federal and State court.
The attorneys and investigators in the Felony Trial Division are assigned to the District Courts to prosecute felony criminal offenses that occur in Denton County.
The Hot Check Division uses no tax dollars to administer and collect hot checks for Denton County merchants. Hot check writers pay the merchant what he is owed, pay fines and court costs to Denton County and pay for the administration of the Division.
The Investigations Division is made up of Texas Peace Officers who are responsible for law enforcement activities in support of criminal cases being prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office.
The attorneys and investigators in the Misdemeanor Trial Division are assigned to the County Courts to prosecute misdemeanor criminal offenses that occur in Denton County.