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County Assessor's Office
888 Court Avenue P.O Box 267
Marengo IA 52301
About the County Attorney
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No one is eligible for this office who has not been admitted to the bar or whose license is suspended or revoked. The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.
The Attorney Does
Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and 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.
There are both full-time and part-time County Attorneys in Iowa.
Roughly two-thirds of all County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties.
The 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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