“The Office of the Prosecutor of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation strives to preserve and enhance the community’s quality of life by fostering a law abiding, safe and secure environment, seeking justice in each and every case.”
Our Team
The Office of the Fort McDowell Prosecutor consists of the Chief Tribal Prosecutor, one Deputy Prosecutor, an Executive Assistant, and a Domestic Violence Victim/Witness Advocate.
The duties of the Victim/Witness Advocate include, among other things, providing domestic abuse victims with information regarding statutory victim rights, case hearings dates and developments, settlement negotiations, safety concerns, restitution and victim input statements.
The Victim/Witness Advocate also provides assistance with filing Orders of Protection and in arranging emergency shelter and counseling options.
Meet Our Domestic Violence Victim / Witness Advocate
Rudy Pattea
He is a graduate from Arizona State University, majoring in public policy and law. At university he became interested in the criminal justice process and court system. Rudy is a proud member of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and strives to uplift the community in this new role as victim advocate.
He enjoys working with others to better his tribe and hopes to continue the great work of previous advocates. He excited to serve the Yavapai community and help victims in any way possible.
To help those voices who desperately need to be heard. To help those who feel battered and afraid. In hopes of changing every victim of a violent crime’s life one step at a time. Rudy is overjoyed to continue this mission and life oath at Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and serve its tribal and community members.
Providing Crisis Intervention & Victim Assistance
Crisis Intervention
The Domestic Violence Victim Witness Advocate at the request of Tribal Police, community members, and other service providers responds to assist victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Teen Dating Violence.
Our Crisis Intervention Services include:
- Safety Plan
- Emotional Support
- Explanation of Criminal Proceedings
- Shelter Referrals/Transportation
- Emergency Financial Assistance
Victim Assistance
We assist victims in coping with the aftermath of Domestic Violence.
Our Victim Assistance Services include:
- Court Escort
- Court Orientation
- Emergency Shelter
- Assist with Victim Impact Statement
- Referrals
- We assist victims through the criminal justice system including help with:
- Victim Rights
- Case status information
- Filing Order of Protections & Injunction Against Harassment Orders
Zero Tolerance of Domestic Violence
The Office of the Fort McDowell Prosecutor is fully committed to prosecuting crimes involving domestic violence in accordance with the Nation’s zero tolerance policies. Crimes involving domestic violence impact individuals, families and the community at large. Therefore, decisions to prosecute domestic violence cases depend upon the sufficiency of the evidence, not the cooperation or lack of cooperation of the victim.
The Prosecutor’s office strives to give the victim a “voice” in the case and to effectively address the safety concerns of the victim. Furthermore, the Prosecutor’s Office constantly strives to educate individuals and the community about domestic violence prevention to empower victims and to break the cycle of abuse.
Chapter 6 ~ Criminal Code
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Chapter 8 ~ Domestic Violence, Orders Of Protection, And Harassment Orders
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What Happens Next
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Important Documents
Contact our Office
The Prosecutor’s Office can be reached at 480-789-7670, and our Victim/Witness Advocate can be reached at 480-789-7678.