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Responsibility
The District Attorney is the chief law enforcement official in the county. There is one District Attorney elected in each of the 62 counties throughout New York State. The District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting all violations of New York State law that occur within the county, including: Felonies, Misdemeanors, Violations and Traffic Offenses. The District Attorney is also an advisor, advocate, investigator and legal advisor to the grand jury and police agencies in the county, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that justice is accomplished for everyone.
"PERSONS CHARGED UNDER SECTIONS 1192 (ANY DWI/DWAI/DWAI DRUGS) OR 1198 (IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE) OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REDUCTIONS OF THEIR CHARGES THROUGH THIS WEBSITE/TRAFFIC SAFETY COURSE."
Please note that due to a high volume of online requests, it may take up to 4 weeks to process. If you do not receive a reduction offer via email within 4 weeks, please call or email to check the status.
NEW ***Traffic Ticket Reduction Request***
NEW***Solcitudes de Reduccion de Trafico***
NEW***Boating Course Reduction Request***
DISCLAIMER: If you have any questions about traffic matters, please contact Investigator Dan Emmi at demmi@cayugacounty.us. Prior to contacting our office, please review our Traffic Policy
Non-Traffic Charge Reduction eLearning Courses
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Resources
Pistol Permit Public Records Exemption
For public records exemption (opt out), please complete the Pistol Permit Public Records Exemption Form (PDF) Opens in New Window and then bring it to the Cayuga Sheriff’s Office located at:
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Driving While Intoxicated
View a video that shows a different perspective on drinking and driving called "I Killed a Man."
Veterans Resources
Veterans Defense Program - New York Defenders Association (nysda.org)
Incarcerated Veterans Program - New York State Division of Veteran's Services
Veterans' Service Agency - Cayuga County
Domestic Violence Resources
Cayuga Seneca Community Action Program 315-255-1703
New York State Office of Victim Services
For other Resources please click on the Help Resources tab.
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Brittany Grome Antonacci
District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Christopher T. Valdina
Chief Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Susan Azzarelli
Deputy Chief Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Heather M. De Stefano
Senior Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Amanda L. Casselman
Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Jonathan N. Ward
Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Britton H. Bouchard
Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Richard Pado
Assistant District AttorneyPhone: 315-253-1391
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Joseph E DiVietro
Confidential Investigator
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Daniel Emmi
Confidential Investigator
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James Bender
Confidential Investigator
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Jennifer Troy
Crime Victim Witness CoordinatorPhone: 315-253-1494