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Newton County Criminal District Attorney

What does this office do?

  • Deciding which crimes get charged and which are dropped
  • Making plea deals and asking for sentences
  • Working with police on criminal cases

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Courtney Tracy Ponthier is the Criminal District Attorney, Newton County. The office is elected by voters and serves a four-year term.

Sources: co.newton.tx.us2