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'''Danny Darnell Carr''' (born [[1971]]) is the current [[Jefferson County]] [[Jefferson County District Attorney|District Attorney]], heading the [[Jefferson County District Attorney's Office]] which prosecutes cases in the [[10th Judicial Circuit]].
'''Danny Darnell Carr''' (born [[1971]]) is the current [[Jefferson County]] [[Jefferson County District Attorney|District Attorney]], heading the [[Jefferson County District Attorney's Office]] which prosecutes cases in the [[10th Judicial Circuit]].


Carr and his brother Jackstin were raised in [[Ensley]] by their mother, [[Regina Carr-Hope]], who worked as a probation officer. He grew up watching "Perry Mason" in the afternoons. After graduating from [[Jackson-Olin High School]] he accepted a basketball scholarship to [[Alabama State University]]. He went on to earn his juris doctorate at [[Miles Law School]] while working as an assistant in [[Emanuel Washington]]'s probation office.
Carr and his brother Jackstin were raised in [[Ensley]] by their mother, [[Regina Carr-Hope]], who worked as a probation officer. He attended [[Councill Elementary School]] and grew up watching "Perry Mason" in the afternoons. After graduating from [[Jackson-Olin High School]] he accepted a basketball scholarship to [[Alabama State University]]. He went on to earn his juris doctorate at [[Miles Law School]] in [[2000]] while working as an assistant in [[Emanuel Washington]]'s probation office.


He was admitted to the [[Alabama State Bar]] in [[2001]]. That same year his younger brother was [[List of homicides in 2001#Mulga|kidnapped and murdered]] in western [[Jefferson County]].
Carr was admitted to the [[Alabama State Bar]] in [[2001]] and began working as an assistant in the District Attorney's office under [[David Barber]]. That same year his younger brother was [[List of homicides in 2001#Mulga|kidnapped and murdered]] in western [[Jefferson County]].


Carr was serving as Deputy District Attorney when District Attorney-elect [[Todd Henderson|Charles Henderson]] was indicted on perjury charges. Carr was sworn in as District Attorney pro tem while that case proceeded. When Henderson was convicted on [[October 20]], [[2017]], Carr began serving as acting District Attorney pending an appointment by Governor [[Kay Ivey]]. Activist [[Carlos Chaverst]] launched a petition to ask Ivey to keep Carr in place. She appointed [[Mike Anderton]] instead on [[November 20]].  
Carr was serving as Deputy District Attorney when District Attorney-elect [[Todd Henderson]] was indicted on perjury charges. On [[January 14]], [[2017]] Carr was assigned as District Attorney pro tem by Judge [[Joseph Boohaker]] while that case proceeded. When Henderson was convicted on [[October 20]] of that year, Carr began serving as acting District Attorney pending an appointment by Governor [[Kay Ivey]]. Activist [[Carlos Chaverst]] launched a petition to ask Ivey to keep Carr in place. She appointed [[Mike Anderton]] instead on [[November 20]].
 
Many encouraged Carr to challenge Anderton in the [[2018 general election]]. He easily defeated attorney [[Raymond Johnson Jr]] in the [[2018 primary elections|2018 Democratic primary]] in June, and won the office in November with 57% of the vote. As chief prosecutor, Carr has balanced empathy for victims of crime and a close adherence to state law with an understanding that alternatives to criminal prosecution and long jail sentences can provide better outcomes for public safety and justice. He has implemented diversion programs for first-time offenders with the support of the [[Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice]] and the "Instruments of Hope Unity Fund" at the [[Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham]].
 
Carr also works as an educator. He has served as an adjunct professor at [[Jefferson State Community College]], a professor at the [[Birmingham School of Law]], and an instructor at [[Miles School of Law]]. He also trains new prosecutors at the National Advocacy Center at the University of South Carolina and conducts trainings sessions for law enforcement officers.
 
Carr has also served on the boards of the [[Western Area YMCA]], the [[Maranathan Academy]], and [[Prescott House]]. He co-founded the [[D & J Barber & Style]] salon in Ensley and was formerly a partner in [[The Vault]] nightclub.
 
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==References==
==References==
* Johnson, Roy S. (January 22, 2017) "[https://www.al.com/news/2017/01/danny_carr_a_son_of_ensley_aim.html Danny Carr, a son of Ensley, aims to 'do what's right' as Jefferson County DA]" {{BN}}
* Johnson, Roy S. (January 22, 2017) "[https://www.al.com/news/2017/01/danny_carr_a_son_of_ensley_aim.html Danny Carr, a son of Ensley, aims to 'do what's right' as Jefferson County DA]" {{BN}}
* Edgemon, Erin (October 21, 2017) "[https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2017/10/gov_ivey_asked_to_name_danny_c.html Petition asks Gov. Ivey to appoint Danny Carr Jefferson County District Attorney]" {{BN}}
* Wright, Barnett (June 6, 2018) "[https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2018/06/danny-carr-wins-dem-primary-will-face-mike-anderton-incumbent-republican-for-jeffco-da/ Danny Carr wins Dem Primary; will face Mike Anderton, incumbent Republican, for Jeffco DA]" {{BT}}
* Hrynkiw, Ivana (November 6, 2018) "[https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2018/11/jefferson-county-district-attorney-race-live-updates.html Danny Carr wins Jefferson County District Attorney race]" {{BN}}
* Wright, Erica (December 27, 2018) "[https://www.birminghamtimes.com/2018/12/year-in-review-danny-carr-from-ensley-to-jeffco-da/ Year in Review: Danny Carr: From Ensley to Jeffco DA]" {{BT}}
* Robinson, Carol (September 7, 2021) "[https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/09/jefferson-county-da-danny-carr-announces-prosecution-diversion-program-for-young-first-time-offenders-of-low-level-crimes.html Jefferson County DA Danny Carr announces prosecution diversion program for young first-time offenders of low-level crimes]" {{BN}}
* Robinson, Carol (September 7, 2021) "[https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2021/09/jefferson-county-da-danny-carr-announces-prosecution-diversion-program-for-young-first-time-offenders-of-low-level-crimes.html Jefferson County DA Danny Carr announces prosecution diversion program for young first-time offenders of low-level crimes]" {{BN}}
==External links==
* [https://www.jeffcoda.org/about.php About the District Attorney] at jeffcoda.org


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Danny Carr

Danny Darnell Carr (born 1971) is the current Jefferson County District Attorney, heading the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office which prosecutes cases in the 10th Judicial Circuit.

Carr and his brother Jackstin were raised in Ensley by their mother, Regina Carr-Hope, who worked as a probation officer. He attended Councill Elementary School and grew up watching "Perry Mason" in the afternoons. After graduating from Jackson-Olin High School he accepted a basketball scholarship to Alabama State University. He went on to earn his juris doctorate at Miles Law School in 2000 while working as an assistant in Emanuel Washington's probation office.

Carr was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2001 and began working as an assistant in the District Attorney's office under David Barber. That same year his younger brother was kidnapped and murdered in western Jefferson County.

Carr was serving as Deputy District Attorney when District Attorney-elect Todd Henderson was indicted on perjury charges. On January 14, 2017 Carr was assigned as District Attorney pro tem by Judge Joseph Boohaker while that case proceeded. When Henderson was convicted on October 20 of that year, Carr began serving as acting District Attorney pending an appointment by Governor Kay Ivey. Activist Carlos Chaverst launched a petition to ask Ivey to keep Carr in place. She appointed Mike Anderton instead on November 20.

Many encouraged Carr to challenge Anderton in the 2018 general election. He easily defeated attorney Raymond Johnson Jr in the 2018 Democratic primary in June, and won the office in November with 57% of the vote. As chief prosecutor, Carr has balanced empathy for victims of crime and a close adherence to state law with an understanding that alternatives to criminal prosecution and long jail sentences can provide better outcomes for public safety and justice. He has implemented diversion programs for first-time offenders with the support of the Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and the "Instruments of Hope Unity Fund" at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.

Carr also works as an educator. He has served as an adjunct professor at Jefferson State Community College, a professor at the Birmingham School of Law, and an instructor at Miles School of Law. He also trains new prosecutors at the National Advocacy Center at the University of South Carolina and conducts trainings sessions for law enforcement officers.

Carr has also served on the boards of the Western Area YMCA, the Maranathan Academy, and Prescott House. He co-founded the D & J Barber & Style salon in Ensley and was formerly a partner in The Vault nightclub.

Preceded by:
Brandon Falls 		Jefferson County District Attorney
January–November 2017 		Succeeded by:
Mike Anderton
Preceded by:
Mike Anderton 		Jefferson County District Attorney
2018– 		Succeeded by:
current

References

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