The Office of the District Attorney
Bucks County, PA

Jennifer M. Schorn, District Attorney

Mission

To Seek Justice For All.  The Office of the Bucks County District Attorney, in partnership with the communities we serve, is dedicated to the pursuit of truth, justice, and the protection of the public.

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Vision

Our vision is to enhance public safety and quality of life for all citizens within Bucks County. We will be leaders in fair and effective prosecutions and progressive prevention initiatives.

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Values

Integrity

We are people of integrity who hold ourselves to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.  We are committed to fair and ethical prosecutions.

Respect

We treat each other and all members of the public with dignity and respect. We will be fair and respectful to all those involved in the justice system and the community we serve.  

Support for Victims

We embrace the Pennsylvania Victim Bill of Rights in order to inform, assist, and empower all people who need victim, witness, and survivor services.  We will show compassion to individuals and their families victimized by crime.

Accountability

We have a shared responsibility for ensuring an accessible and responsive office, sound fiscal management, and operational efficiency.

Community Partnership

We support the building of strong partnerships and collaborations with law enforcement, all members of the criminal justice system, and the communities we serve.

Team

We will be open and forthright in our communication with each other.  We are committed to teamwork and standards of excellence in achieving our mission.  We are committed to creating an inclusive office in which we recognize the significant and valuable contributions to our mission from each of our employees and the community we serve. 

Innovation

We will embrace new and innovative ideas, technologies, and legal advancements in order to promote the mission of our Office. 

Stewardship

We are the law office of the People and are steadfast guardians of the rights and liberties of every citizen.   We will advocate for making our communities safer and stronger, while protecting civil rights and promoting social justice.

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