Etowah County District Attorney's Office

Justice . Equality . Trust

16th Judicial Circuit Etowah County, AL

Welcome to the website of the Etowah County District Attorney’s Office, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Etowah County, Alabama. This website is designed to introduce you to the office of the district attorney, Jody Willoughby, and assist the citizens of Etowah County in navigating through the legal justice system if they are the victims of crime, or a merchant in need of assistance with the collection of worthless check.

A number of specialized support units help in the administration of justice and protection of the rights of children, victims and witnesses. Our office is located on the ground floor of the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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The Pre Trial Diversion Program was created to focus on the rehabilitation for first-time, non-violent offenders by participating in various corrective programs. Learn More

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Since 1985, the Etowah County Worthless Check Unit has returned more than $10 million in restitution and fees to merchants and other victims. Learn More

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Who’s in jail? Check to get information on current inmates and recent arrests who were booked into the Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsden, AL.

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Care and Compassion in the Etowah County Judicial System

by Wes Legendre | April 18, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A "Thank You" LETTER TO THE EDITOR written to the Gadsden Times by a family member in one of our recent cases. A big thank you from everyone here at the district attorney's office....

Former Etowah County teacher sentenced to 20 years in sex-with-student case

by Etowahda | December 9, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Donna Thornton The Gadsden Times An Etowah County judge sentenced a former West End High School teacher to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to two sex offenses and a violation of the law against school employees having sex with students. Sonya Ann Wilks...

Jury Convicts Ronagh on Attempted Murder & Weapons Charges

by Etowahda | September 5, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I am always so thankful for the amazing Judicial System we have. It never ceases to amaze me when a Jury sits tirelessly through a trial, uses their collective wisdom to deliberate, and convicts those who are guilty of such senseless crimes such as this attempt at...

“Mock Wreck” Program – Gaston High School

by Wes Legendre | April 18, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

DA Speaks at Senate Judiciary Committee in Montgomery

by Etowahda | February 15, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

District Attorney Jody Willoughby, spoke yesterday to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Montgomery concerning an important piece of proposed Legislation being considered this Session. "Thanks to Vice Chair, Senator Phil Williams, Chairman, Senator Cam Ward, and others...

The James M. Barrie Center

by Wes Legendre | December 15, 2017 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

I had a great time at the ribbon cutting for the James M. Barrie Center for Children. Patricia Richardson Falcon and staff are amazing!!. We are so fortunate to have them dedicate their lives to the children and families they serve. Thanks to all who came to support....