Community Violence Intervention Program

The County Attorney is the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for the county. The County Attorney’s duties include:

• Prosecuting violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances;
• Assisting crime victims through notification of court events and processes;
• Providing legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and township officers concerning county matters;
• Representing and defending the county and its officers in officially related cases;
• Recovering fines and penalties owed to the state or county and forfeiting property connected to criminal activity;
• Attending mental health commitment proceedings as well as juvenile delinquency, child in need of assistance matters and termination cases.

The County Attorney does not:

• Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons,
• File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage and landlord-tenant disputes,
• Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals.

REQUESTS FOR EXPUNGEMENT:

Although individuals are required to notify the County Attorney's Office of requests for expungement, the requests are processed by the Johnson County Clerk of Court. Once a completed form has been filed with the Clerk of Court, the Attorney's Office will receive notice of the filings and will have an opportunity to respond. 

The form for requesting an expungement can be found by clicking HERE.