Welcome to the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Website!
The District Attorney’s Office is comprised of 18 attorneys, as well as investigators, victim advocates and support staff who all serve the 159,000 residents of Sullivan County. Our mission as public prosecutors acting on behalf of the people of Sullivan County is to vigorously enforce the law while safeguarding the rights of all our citizens so that justice is achieved on behalf of the entire community.
SCDA News
Domestic violence highlighted as Branch House honors law enforcement officers
BLOUNTVILLE — The tears flowed down her cheeks as she leaned over to hug Bristol, Tennessee Police Chief Matt Austin. She was hired just a little more than a year after one of the department’s officers, Mark Vance, died in the line of duty in 2004. Read Full...
Richmond, Roark honored for work with victims of domestic abuse
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – Volunteers, community leaders, elected officials and police officers gathered Friday to honor two fallen officers and those who are continuing their work. Read Full Story
We’re facing a serious drug overdose problem
District Attorney General Barry Staubus, Dr. Stephen May, Medical Director of the Sullivan County Regional Health Department, and the Sullivan County Drug Coalition are in talks to address the drug overdose epidemic in Sullivan County. Please read the Kingsport Times...
