Attorney

Attorney

The County Attorney DOES

• Prosecute violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.
• Serve as the legal advisor for Cedar County
• Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and County ordinances. 
• Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, township officers concerning County matters.
• Represent and defend the State, County and its officers in officially related cases.
• Recover all monies (debts, fines, penalties, etc) owing to the State or County.
• Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
• The County Attorney's duties set by the Iowa Code

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. 
• Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals.

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