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..