Term: 4 Years
Residence: State
Must be admitted to practice law by date term begins
The prosecuting attorney is the chief legal officer of the county.
They have areas of responsibility in both criminal and civil cases. In criminal cases, the
prosecuting attorney assists in the investigation of all crimes and other law violations in
the county. In civil cases, the prosecuting attorney acts as legal advisor to the County
Commission and other elected officials. They may also be called upon to assist the state
Attorney General in state legal actions within the county. The prosecuting attorney's office
must be kept open during elections and be available to advise election officials or answer
questions from the public. Other duties and responsibilities include:
The prosecution of all crimes, both misdemeanors and felonies, within the county
Request warrants be issued for persons charged with felonies
Try cases before magistrate and circuit judges
Present information to the Grand Jury for indictment of persons in connection with criminal activity
Represent the Department of Health and Human Resources in child abuse and neglect cases
Represent the State in juvenile delinquency cases
Appoint and supervise assistant prosecuting attorneys
Represent all elected county officials and county agencies
Prepare contracts and other documents for the county
File civil suits for county agencies and defend county agencies in civil actions
Serve as special prosecutors as appointed by the Prosecuting Attorneys Institute
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