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Administers the many functions of the attorney's office, which include:

• Adult protection and adult commitment proceedings

• Child protection matters, including child support collection and delinquency proceedings

• Legal representation for the County Board and all departments

• Prosecution of felony/gross misdemeanors in the county

• Provides services to victims and witnesses in criminal actions?. Represents the county and state, not individual citizens

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Guardianships

• Juvenile diversion

• Prosecutes criminal cases

Community corrections system with services including:

• Assistance to crime victims

• Community service work programs

• Diversion of appropriate low-risk offenders

• Monitoring and enforcement of court orders

• Probation services for adult and juvenile offenders

County sheriff's department services include:

• 911 patrol services and community safety

• Crime victim/witness support

• Firearm permits

• Law enforcement records/files

• Missing persons location assistance

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child and adult protection representation

• Child support and paternity cases

?- Conservatorships

• Crime witness support

• Criminal and delinquency prosecution; district attorney

• Criminal protective orders

• Domestic/family violence legal services

• Guardianships

• Initiates CHIPS (Child in need of protection or services)

• Juvenile diversion

• Legal representation of county boards and agencies

• Prosecutes misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies

• Requests restitution; crime victim compensation

• Restraining orders

• Stalking/Harassment orders

• Temporary and permanent restraining orders

• Victim notification

• General crime reporting

• General crime victim/witness assistance

• Law enforcement records/files

• Missing person location assistance

• Neighborhood Watch and crime prevention programs

• Assistance in filing claims for restitution from the defendant

• Assistance in filing claims with Crime Victim Reparations Board

• Education about the criminal justice system

• Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system

• Liaison between victims and the criminal justice system

?- Limited emergency funds for victims not covered by insurance or other sources

• Victim advocacy after crime has occurred

• Volunteer opportunities

Legal advisor for Todd County, providing consultation to County departments and services including:

• Adult prosecution

• Juvenile and child protection

• Victim/witness services

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child abuse, neglect, and truancy

• Gross misdemeanor cases and misdemeanors occurring outside of County municipalities

• Judicial commitments for chemical dependency and mental illness

• Juvenile delinquency matters wherever they occur in the County

?- Provides advice and assistance to all law enforcement personnel

• Public Conservatorship

• Public Guardianship

• Short-term support counseling for individuals who have been sexually assaulted, including individuals used in prostitution and sex trafficking. Counseling is also available for family members and friends of sexual violence victims.

• One-to-one peer counseling

• Hospital Counseling/Advocacy: Counselors are available to provide counseling, offer information, provide options, and support sexual assault victims at the hospital when they come in for an evidentiary exam. If the victim wishes to make a report to law enforcement, the counselor will remain to provide support. If, upon arriving at the hospital, the sexual assault advocate is told that the victim does not wish to have an advocate, a packet of written information will be left for the victim, and the advocate will leave. Advocates provide support to family and friends of victims in the hospital.

Law enforcement agency:

• General crime reporting

• Law enforcement records

• Victim and witness support

• Missing person location support

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child protection cases

• CHIPS cases

• Commitments

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Juvenile diversion

• Legal representation of county boards and county agencies

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

• Traffic violations

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child custody decrees

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Family court

• Guardianships

• Juvenile diversion

• Law library

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

County attorney acts as the chief prosecutor for the State in criminal proceedings Represents interests of county in Juvenile proceedings:

• Criminal prosecution

• Civil actions

• Provides opinion and advice to the County Commissioners and county offices

Provides representation for the county in:

• Collection of child support

• Determination of paternity

• Judicial commitment of people for mental illness

Crime victim rights

24 hour advocacy services available, 7 days per week Crisis Intervention O.F.P.'s provided by Shelter Advocate Assist with reparations applications General advocacy: information/referrals/resources Supportive one-on-one advocacy Victim's Rights Safety Planning Education Group Sessions (cycle of domestic abuse, dynamics of domestic violence, etc.) Transportation and accompaniment (business related meetings) Child care availability for meetings and in-house group sessions Talking Circles Cultural teaching circles Healthy living life skills sessions Sexual Abuse Educational Sessions Cultural healing, smudging, self care group support Provide "Evaluation of Services" form for residents Accompaniment to exams for sexual assault adult victims Follow-up advocacy available

Free, confidential services for crime victims and witnesses:

• Assistance in obtaining Orders for Protection/Restraining Orders, if the victim/witness requests

• Crime Victim's Compensation Program: May assist in obtaining witness fees and information as to eligibility and reimbursement for financial losses incurred by the victim

• Financial Assistance: Victims may be eligible for financial assistance from the state if they have suffered economic loss as a result of violent crimes

• Help with issues with creditors

• Information about the status of the court case via letter and phone calls

• Information about the criminal justice proceedings

• Notice of court proceedings, including changes, hearing dates, and any schedule change, including information as to case status

• Notification of victims rights per Chapter 611A of the Minnesota Statutes

• Orientation to the courtroom setting. Witnesses may view a courtroom prior to a trial. Companion for court appearances in significant cases, and also for emotional support.

• Private waiting area prior to court appearance

• Property recovery of stolen items that are being held as evidence

• Referrals to social services, counselors, and others who can assist with personal problems

• Support with problems that may be happening as a result of the crime itself or of court appearances

• Transportation assistance for pre-trial or court hearings, if necessary

Law enforcement services for Sibley County:

• General crime reporting
• 911 dispatch office
• County jail
• Issues gun permits
• Missing persons location assistance
• General crime/witness support

Contract police service for New Auburn and Green Isle; part-time contract police services for the communities of Winthrop and Arlington

• Assistance in filing claims for restitution from the defendant

• Assistance in filing claims with Crime Victim Reparations Board

• Crisis counseling in person intervention after crime has occurred

• Follow-up contact for empathetic listening up to 90 days after crime

• Information and referrals to address specific concerns as well as to agencies for counseling, group support programs, and emergency financial assistance

• Information on progress made at important phases of the court process from the time a person is charged until the final outcome is known

• Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system

Grants funds (when available) are used to meet the emergency needs of crime victims. Emergency assistance includes, but is not limited to, the following expenses:

• Cleanup of a crime scene
• Purchase and installation of necessary home security devices
• Reimbursement for reasonable travel and living expenses that the victim incurred to attend court proceedings that were held at a location other than the place where the crime occurred due to the change in venue
• Reimbursement of towing and storage fees incurred due to impoundment of a recovered stolen vehicle
• Replacement of necessary property that was lost, damaged, or stolen as a result of a crime
• Transportation to locations related to the victim's needs as a victim, sch as medical facilities and facilities of the criminal justice system. Victims of crime may receive funding through the program for items such as repairing a broken door, installing new locks, replacing clothing, or bedding taken as evidence.

Law enforcement services:

• Civil Process

• County Communication Center 911

• Court Security

• Criminal investigation

• Permit to carry/purchase a handgun

• Prisoner transport

• Records

• Search and rescue

• Victim/witness support

• Warrants

• Water Safety

Provides law enforcement and community services including:

• Dispatch

• Drug disposal box

• Fingerprinting services for community members

• General crime reporting

• Gun permits

• Management of records

• Search and rescue

• Victim assistance

• Adult prosecution: Prosecutes felony crimes, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors

• Child support enforcement: Provides legal services for the Fillmore County Child Support and Recovery Unit, the public authority for child support in Fillmore County. These services include establishing paternity, child support modification, contempt proceedings, and other enforcement actions.

• Civil: Provides legal advice to the County Board and Departments

• Family services: Innitiates CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) petitions, files involuntary commitment actions, and brings actions to obtain or enforce child support obligations

• Juvenile adjudication: Prosecutes all cases involving juvenile offenders

• Victim/Witness assistance: Assistance and support to the victims and witnesses who play a vital role in the criminal justice system

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Provide resources and support for Latinos who are victims of a crime, domestic violence, or sexual assault. All services are provided in English and Spanish. Services provided:

• 24 hours/7 days a week crisis line for victims of a crime, domestic violence, and sexual assault

• Assistance and Court Accompaniment for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: Assistance in applying for orders for protection and accompaniment through the civil court process. Helps in reporting sexual assault or domestic violence to local police and accompanies the criminal court process.

• Domestic violence and sexual assault support groups

• Helps victims apply for reparations

• Referrals to relevant community resources such as shelter, mental health counseling, legal assistance, and support with residency or status-related needs

NOTE: CLUES does not provide legal advice and will refer clients to community resources for legal assistance.

Municipal Law Enforcement Services:

• General crime reporting
• Animal control officer
• Canine Program
• Crime victim/witness support
• Law enforcement records/files
• Missing persons location assistance
• Child safety seat inspections

Prescription Take-Back Program:

• Drop box located in the sheriff's office lobby
• Do NOT bring thermometers, needles, or medical waste of any type

D.A.R.E. - Drug Abuse Resistance Education: Uniformed law enforcement officers teach D.A.R.E. one hour a week for 17 weeks. Lessons focus on providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching students decision-making skills, showing students how to resist peer pressure and encouraging students to develop healthy interests and resist drug abuse.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child custody decrees

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• CHIPS cases

• Commitments

• Conservatorships

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Domestic violence legal services

• Guardianships

• Juvenile diversion

• Legal representation of county boards and county agencies

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Provides law enforcement and community services