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Sarah Japour has a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Florida State University and a law degree from Samford University. She has two children with her husband, Justin.

Sarah previously worked as the deputy chief assistant district attorney for the Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit and the senior assistant district attorney for the Coweta Judicial Circuit.

Sarah currently serves as the district attorney for the West Georgia Judicial Circuit. She was first appointed in 2025.

Has over twenty years experience working as a prosecutor, where she "handled hundreds of cases, including many complex cases."

- Has over twenty years experience working as a prosecutor, where she "handled hundreds of cases, including many complex cases."

Legal Experience

Plans to "Faithfully Follow the Law and Constitution."

Plans to "Pursue the Truth, Treat People Fairly, and Serve with Integrity"

Plans to "Keep West Georgia Families Safe" and "Deliver Justice for Victims and Their Families."

- Plans to "Faithfully Follow the Law and Constitution."
- Plans to "Pursue the Truth, Treat People Fairly, and Serve with Integrity"
- Plans to "Keep West Georgia Families Safe" and "Deliver Justice for Victims and Their Families."

Public Safety

Plans to "Serve as a Good Steward of Taxpayer Dollars."

- Plans to "Serve as a Good Steward of Taxpayer Dollars."

Consumer Protection

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Sarah Louise Stimac Japour

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- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.