Chickasaw County Attorney serves as the legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for Chickasaw County, Iowa, specializing in public legal services and criminal prosecution. This office stands out as the primary governmental legal authority responsible for upholding state laws and county ordinances within the jurisdiction.
The County Attorney’s office operates under Iowa Code provisions, providing critical legal guidance to elected officials and department heads while representing the state in various judicial proceedings. It focuses on public interest cases, including child welfare and mental health commitments, and does not offer services to private individuals or entities.
Services Offered
- Prosecution of state criminal law violations
- Prosecution of county ordinance violations
- Legal advice to elected officials and department heads
- Representation of the state in child in need of assistance proceedings
- Representation of the Department of Human Services
- Representation of Juvenile Court Services in delinquency cases
- Mental health commitment proceedings
- Substance abuse commitment proceedings
- Victim resources and support
- Processing no contact orders
- Handling subpoenas
- Autopsy report requests
