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Criminal District Attorney, Polk County

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

Shelly Bush Sitton is Polk County District Attorney, a Texas-licensed attorney, and a South Texas College of Law J.D. Her office emphasizes equal, thorough case handling and its duty to Polk County citizens.

Sources: polktx.gov2 · sos.texas.gov