The District Attorney is an independently-elected public official who prosecutes or otherwise disposes of all crimes committed in the County of Dutchess, including state institutions and correctional facilities, on behalf of the People of the State of New York.

A Message from the District Attorney...

My staff and I are committed to insuring that offenders are held accountable for their criminal conduct.  We are also committed to assuring that the voices of victims are heard and that their experiences with the criminal justice system are as safe and convenient as possible.

William V. Grady
Dutchess County District Attorney