Your County Attorney is the legal adviser and chief law enforcement officer for your County.
The County Attorney DOES:
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Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
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Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and township officers concerning county matters.
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Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially related cases.
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Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and children in need of assistance cases.
Your County Attorney DOES NOT:
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Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons.
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File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including
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actions for dissolution of marriage.
- Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals.
