DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL & Prosecuting Attorney

Forest Worgum is the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the City of Aberdeen. He serves as prosecutor in the municipal court and assists the Corporation Counsel in providing legal advice to city officials.

Major Functions

The Prosecuting Attorney represents the City in the prosecution of every misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor crime that occurs in the City of Aberdeen and is charged in the Aberdeen Municipal Court. We also prosecute civil traffic infraction hearings and enforcement of "dangerous dog" code violations.

Programs

Community Court: Community court is a diversion program designed to assist individuals in finding services and other programs in hopes that the individual will not commit further crime.  Any individual who is selected to participate is required to attend the Service Entry Event (SEE) to meet with a caseworker from Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) to develop an action plan which they must follow.  The action plan is designed to address issues that led to law enforcement contact. Some examples of action plan requirements are chemical dependency or mental health treatment, assistance to find housing or jobs, or assistance to re-enter school.