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ABOUT DEBORAH J. DAVIS

Putting my experience
to Work for St. Joseph County

Deborah J. Davis is the Republican nominee running for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in St. Joseph County, Michigan. With nearly two decades of experience as a legal professional, she is committed to ensuring justice and fairness for all citizens involved in the criminal justice system. Her platform includes measures to increase public safety, reduce crime, streamline the efficiency of the judicial proceedings, and protect the rights of victims and their families. Deborah is passionate about serving her community, and she believes that with your support, we can make a positive difference in St. Joseph County.

Deborah was an assistant prosecutor in St. Joseph County where she conducted some of the most difficult felony trials and secured convictions that provided justice for the victims and their families. Deborah was also appointed as a Special Assistant Prosecutor in St. Joseph County, Cass County, Kalamazoo County, and Branch County. Prior to full-time prosecution, Deborah was a successful private practice attorney for many years. She practiced in the areas of family law, probate, estate planning, real estate transactions, and criminal defense. Her vast experience with nearly 20 years in legal services gives her a unique perspective on the criminal justice system. It gives her the ability to provide top notch legal representation for cases that involve aspects of civil law in addition the criminal law components. Deborah has resided in St. Joseph County for most of her life, graduating from Centreville High School, Western Michigan University, and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. In her free time, she volunteers with several local organizations and enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the community.

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A NEW DIRECTION FOR JUSTICE IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

Assaultive Crimes

Bond conditions for "no contact" with victims will be enforced, and violations will go in front of the Court.
Cases submitted by law enforcement will be reviewed quickly, instead of taking months to be reviewed by a prosecutor.
Arrest Warrants for assaultive crimes will be made a priority for law enforcement, instead of taking weeks, months, or years to bring them to justice.

Repeat Offenders

Habitual offender notices for repeat felony offenders will be filed in all cases making the penalties greater for those who continue to commit felony crimes.
Referrals will be made to Adult Drug Treatment Court (ADTC) for repeat drug offenders that qualify.
Swift & Sure Sanctions Probation (SSSP) will be recommended for repeat offenders that meet the criteria in order to facilitate rehabilitative programs for those who want to change the "people, places, and things" in their lives that contribute to their cycle of addiction.
A vehicle forfeiture proposal for repeat drunk drivers will be presented to law enforcement to partner with the Prosecutor's office.

Responsible Firearm Ownership and Use

Citizens will be encouraged to exercise their legal rights to lawfully and responsibly own, possess, and use firearms.
Felons in possession of firearms will be held accountable, especially when firearms are used to commit a crime.

Drug Crimes

Treatment and Probation will be offered for all first-time offenders for possession or use of controlled substances.
Repeated drug crimes will result in incarceration recommendations if offenders refuse to address their addictions through ADTC or SSSP.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY UNITED WAY

Deborah and her family have been supporters of the St. Joseph County United Way for several years. They had the privilege to be the Honorary Chairs of the organization for the 2020 Campaign where they assisted Executive Director Kelly Hostetler and her team in raising over $1,000,000 during their one-year tenure.

Some of the organizations that benefit from United Way included the Children's Trauma Assessment Group (CTAG) that assists children in the foster care system in receiving proper assessments and care to heal their complex trauma.

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY GRANGE FAIR

Deborah is a Fair Board Director of the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Association, a non-profit organization with the goal to promote agricultural education and the 4-H/FFA Youth programs in St Joseph County and the surrounding areas.

As the 4-H Liaison, Deborah is responsible for assisting the groups in organizing and implementing exhibits at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair each September. Deborah was a former 4-H'er for 10 years and has been a 4-H Leader for over 20 years. All three of her children are current 4-H members.

MAGI YOUTH SPORTS, INC.

In January 2019, Deborah assisted in developing Magi Youth Sports, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation based in Colon, Michigan. "Debs" as she is affectionately called by many of the youth athletes, has continued to support athletics for all St. Joseph County youth. You can often find her cheering on her kids and their teammates in the stands!

Victim's Rights

Accountability and Safety: A zero-tolerance policy for bond violations in assaultive crimes regarding contact with Victims will be immediately implemented. All properly reported violations will be brought before the Court.

Restitution: Victims should be given the ability to request restitution for their loss and damage to the fullest extent of the law, whether an individual, business, or governmental entity.

Transparency & Communication: All Victims or their legal representative should have the ability to be kept informed of the status of the case, and the opportunity to provide input.