District Attorney General Murfreesboro Criminal Office

District Attorney General Murfreesboro Criminal Office

INTRODUCTION

Gen. Kenneth Baldwin began his career with the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office in October 1984. “I have always had the desire to serve victims to the best of my ability. I felt that the only way I could fulfill this desire was to become a prosecutor.” During his tenure, he has prosecuted and conducted numerous trials in General Sessions, Criminal and Juvenile Courts in all four counties within the 1st Judicial District. Upon the sudden passing of District Attorney Gen. Tony Clark, Gen. Baldwin was appointed to the position of District Attorney General in April 2018. In August 2018, a “special election” was held and he became the duly elected District Attorney General for the 1st District. He serves the communities of Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties. Gen. Baldwin is married to his wife, Yvonne, and has two daughters and three grandchildren. 

SERVICES

Victim Bill of Rights

Tenn. Const. Article I, § 35 – Rights of victims of crimes

1. The right to confer with the prosecution.
   
2. The right to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the criminal justice system.
   
3. The right to be present at all proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present.
   
4. The right to be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process as defined by the General Assembly.
   
5. The right to be informed of all proceedings, and of the release, transfer or escape of the accused or convicted person.
   
6. The right to a speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case after the conviction or sentence.
   
7. The right to restitution from the offender.