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“I have served the citizens of this district with integrity, compassion, fairness, and professionalism. I have handled hundreds of prosecutions in my career, and I am extremely proud of the experience I have obtained while representing them. Cases are won by hard work, preparation and dedication to victims and the citizens of these counties. At the same time, the District Attorney is accountable to the people and must be fair to all citizens. I believe my philosophy concerning law enforcement, family values, and public service is that which you would expect from your District Attorney. I will put my experiences and philosophy to use as District Attorney for all of the citizens of Adams, Amite, Franklin and Wilkinson Counties.”
~ Tim
NEW LEADERSHIP DELIVERING RESULTS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Tim Cotton currently serves as the District Attorney for the Sixth Circuit Court , which includes Adams County, Amite County, Franklin County and Wilkinson County. He has been married to his wife, Angie, for 27 years, and they have one son, Hayden.
Tim has served the citizens of the Sixth Circuit Court District for the past eighteen years, focusing mainly on criminal law, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. Cotton is no stranger to the District Attorney’s office, having previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney for five years. As lead counsel, Tim prosecuted major felony cases in all four counties that make up the Sixth Circuit Court District, including, but not limited to, homicides, robberies, burglaries, drug sells/distributions, rapes, and dog fighting. Tim was lead counsel in over a dozen jury trials resulting in convictions in all but one case and can proudly say that he has tried cases in each of the four counties that make up the Sixth Circuit Court District.
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​As City Prosecutor, Tim has implemented a gun forfeiture policy to aid law enforcement in effectively removing firearms from the streets and is involved in a new education program to keep police officers aware of new laws, ensure legal compliance, and make them more effective as law enforcement officers.
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The District Attorney enforces the laws of the land and upholds the constitution. The District Attorney must be a tough effective prosecutor for the people, compassionate with the victims of crime, fair to all citizens, and easily accessible to the people. An effective District Attorney employs common sense in making all decisions and must not abuse the authority and office to which the people have entrusted them.
Tim is committed to making our community a safe place for our families and friends. He is familiar with the duties and obligations required of the District Attorney, and he has the knowledge and experience necessary to present the evidence needed for the Court to render a just verdict, and, when appropriate, impose a proper sentence, ever mindful of the feelings and needs of the victims and their families.
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"I will be a tough prosecutor who puts victims first, and I will be a District Attorney of whom the people will be proud."
“I have served the citizens of this district with integrity, compassion, fairness, and professionalism. I have handled hundreds of prosecutions in my career, and I am extremely proud of the experience I have obtained while representing them. Cases are won by hard work, preparation and dedication to victims and the citizens of these counties. At the same time, the District Attorney is accountable to the people and must be fair to all citizens. I believe my philosophy concerning law enforcement, family values, and public service is that which you would expect from your District Attorney. I will put my experiences and philosophy to use as District Attorney for all of the citizens of Adams, Amite, Franklin and Wilkinson Counties.” ~ Tim