OSPD's mission is to advocate zealously for the underrepresented, particularly those facing capital sentences, while empowering the broader defense community. By law, the district attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the county.Powers of attorney are not public records in California. However, recording a POA with a Clerk-Recorder's office files it among the California public records. The District Attorney (DA) is the chief law enforcement officer in the county. Only the claimant or his or her representative or attorney can fill out and file a claim. San Diego County Office of the Public Defender. We understand that filling out an emergency detention order application may be a difficult and emotional situation. Please know that you are not alone. The section applies to general law counties and to charter counties, except where the charter provides otherwise (e.g.