Attorney

The County Attorney is an elected position that is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. The County Attorney does not give legal advice and defense to private citizens. The position is elected to 4-year terms.

Duties

Some of the duties of the County Attorney are:

• Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
• Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers concerning county matters.
• Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
• Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.