Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - County civil matters - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

The attorney and legal advisor for the county who renders legal advice to county and district officers relative to official duties. Duties include the following: - Child support enforcement and paternity establishment - Criminal prosecution - Involuntary commitments - Prosecutes juveniles who have broken the law and provides means of protection for children in need - Victim services: assists victims during their involvement with the criminal justice process and keeps victims up to date with court proceedings

Law enforcement services: - Adult detention - Civil process - County Communication Center 911 - County jail - Court security - Criminal investigation - Prisoner transports - Search and rescue - Victim and assistance - Warrants

Provides support through education, empowerment, protection, and advocacy services. Services include: - 24-hour crisis support line - Advocates that includes a Spanish speaking advocate - Educational presentations - Legal options and advocacy - Limited emergency safe housing - Restraining Order assistance - Safety planning - Support Group: Offers a Spanish speaking support group - Systems coordination and referrals to resources - Transportation - Volunteer opportunities for those interested in providing transportation, community outreach, staffing information booths, fundraising, quarterly newsletter, and serving on the Board of Directors

The County Attorney cannot provide legal advice to citizens, but can refer them to a department, agency, or private law firm that can help them. - Child custody decrees - Child protection representation - Child support assistance/enforcement - Conservatorship assistance - County counsel - Court filing assistance - Crime victim compensation - Crime victim notification services - Crime witness support - Criminal law - District Attorney - Domestic/family violence legal services - Estate entitlement assistance - General crime victim assistance - Guardianship assistance - Juvenile delinquency prosecution and diversion - Paternity suits - Paternity/maternity establishment - Permanent restraining orders - Stalking/harassment orders - Temporary/permanent restraining orders - Third-party involuntary commitment petition services

- Child protection/CHIPS cases - Child support and paternity - Commitments - Conservatorships - Crime victim compensation - Crime victim notification services - Crime witness/victim support - Criminal and delinquency prosecution - Domestic/family violence legal services - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Paternity suits - Temporary/Permanent harassment restraining orders - Vulnerable adult protection

Direct, confidential services to victims of sexual assault: - 24 hour information, referral, crisis phone service, and medical outreach - Advocacy and outreach by staff and volunteers; legal advocacy provided when working with law enforcement and Ramsey County prosecutors - Emergency financial assistance, depending on availability of funds. Limited to once a year. Call for information. - Individual counseling - May provide emergency transportation and assistance with coordinating community resources

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

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

- Prosecution of all levels of crime committed by juveniles. - Initiates legal action to protect abused or neglected children. - Serves as legal advisor to the County Board and department heads and county elected officials. - Files commitment petitions to provide necessary treatment for individuals who are mentally ill, chemically dependent or mentally handicapped. - Provides support assistance to crime victims. - Files actions to establish paternity of children, to establish and enforce child support obligations and to obtain reimbursement of public funds. - Commences actions to obtain and collect money judgments against individuals indebted to Beltrami County.

Law enforcement agency: - Animal control - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records/files - Missing persons location assistance - Victim/witness support DARE - 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

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

Law enforcement agency: - 5 full-time officers - General crime reporting - Law enforcement records - Missing persons location assistance - Victim and witness support

Provides victims and witnesses with consistent and dependable information about their cases. Provides the following types of assistance to victims and witnesses of crimes prosecuted by the Ramsey County Attorney's Office: - Assistance in applying for witness fees and compensation from the Crime Victims Reparation Board - Assistance in obtaining time off from employment for court - Assistance with matters related to restitution and the return of property - Arrangements made for interpretive services - Information regarding victim rights ??- Timely information regarding hearing dates and schedule changes - Transportation assistance - Referrals to outside agencies

Law enforcement agency: - General crime reporting - Victim/witness support - Assist in locating missing persons - Law enforcement records

Victim assistance efforts include advocacy and support throughout the criminal proceedings. Minnesota law grants numerous rights to victims of crime, including: - To be notified of a decision not to prosecute a domestic assault or harassment case - To be notified of the final disposition of the case - To be notified of plea negotiations, changes in scheduling of court appearances, including date, time and place of sentencing - To be present at sentencing and to object orally or in writing to a proposed plea agreement or sentence - To request that law enforcement keep your identity confidential from the public. The agency may comply if you are a victim of sexual assault or your personal safety or property is threatened

Provides assistance with: - Understanding the legal process and court procedures in a criminal matter - Understanding and exercising victims' rights - Seeking restitution for economic loss or harm resulting from crime - Information about proposed settlement offers and pre-trial diversion programs - Referrals to other agencies providing victim services - Explaining Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Order application process - Assistance to witnesses testifying in court hearings and trials

Provides law enforcement and community services.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Adult and juvenile probation - Prosecution of felonies, gross, and petty misdemeanors - Third-party involuntary commitments

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.

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include: - Child custody decrees - Child protection cases - Child support and paternity matters - County civil matters - Delinquency cases; juvenile court - Guardianships - Juvenile diversion - Legal advocacy for victims in the criminal justice system - Legal representation of county boards and county agencies - Prosecutes criminal cases and traffic violations - Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection - Victim advocacy after crime has occurred

- Investigates crimes - General crime reporting - Supports crime victims and witnesses - Maintains police records - Animal control - Assists in locating missing persons

Provides the following services: - Assistance in gathering and documenting evidence in criminal and civil cases - Assistance with housing, education, employment, and connecting to public benefits and community resources - Assistance with Orders for Protection/Harassment Orders - Communication network linking survivors with probation officers, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement - Criminal justice advocacy for victims - GED assistance for domestic abuse victims - If experiencing legal problems related to domestic violence, please call for screening and appointments - Information and referral - Support for victims including accompaniment to medical and legal procedures - Visits to victims after perpetrator has been arrested - Youth support groups and mentoring for children who have been exposed to domestic violence Safety Planning Services for individuals in various scenarios: - In a relationship - Parenting time exchanges - Post-arrest and release from jail - Post-separation or throughout continued contact with an abuser - Throughout the restraining order process

Provides services to help ease the physical, emotional and financial misfortunes caused by criminal victimization.