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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

Processes court cases filed in Watonwan County and offers other legal services, including:

• Civil cases

• Court records

• Criminal cases

• Family court matters

• Jury information

• Juvenile cases

• Law library resources

• Orders for protection

• Probate cases

• Teen court

• Traffic cases

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• County civil matters

• Guardianships

• Legal representation of Rice County, its departments, land acquisition, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Prosecutes juvenile matters

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

• Victim/witness support services

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.

• Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.

• Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.

• Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.

• Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Legal representation and/or advice with critical legal needs in family law:

• Criminal Temporary Protective Orders, Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, and Temporary Restraining Orders

• Custody between parents

• Divorce

• Grandparent custody

• Some other critical legal needs with other civil legal problems

Domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy and therapeutic services program offered through a multi-year grant from the State Office of Justice Programs. Services include:

• Case management and resource referrals

• Emotional support and coping skills

• Group therapy

• Individual therapy including art therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy, play therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Information about victim rights and resources

• Learning about abuse, its effects, and opportunities for healing

• Legal Advocacy: Court and law enforcement interview accompaniment; applying for an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order

• Safety planning

Services are victim-centered, which means individuals will guide their own process, make their own decisions, and have staff provide information, support, and referrals. Services include:

• Advocacy: Assistance in obtaining Emergency Protective Orders, Permanent Restraining Orders, Stalking/Harassment Orders, Temporary Restraining Orders, housing, community services, and medical appointments

• Confidentiality

• Community education and professional training

• Crisis line

• Emergency Services: Transportation to medical facilities, law enforcement, safe housing, etc.

• Individual and group support

• Prevention and/or Rapid Rehousing: Services provided by the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program - FHPAP

• Safety planning

Responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office include:

• Child custody decrees

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• County civil matters

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Crime witness support

• Delinquency cases; juvenile court

• Guardianships

• Juvenile diversion

• Probate Court

• Prosecutes criminal cases

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

Provide support to those who have been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault. Services may include:

• 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: Provides a hotline for advocacy, resources, and shelter for all victims of violence. The hotline provides information and safety planning to support victims.

• Advocacy: Legal advocates can help victims navigate and explain the legal system in criminal and civil protective order cases. Helps victims work with local police, city, and county attorneys to advocate on the victim's behalf. Assist in filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders. Attend court hearings with victims to provide information and support and more.

• Emergency Shelter: A 24-hour domestic violence and sexual violence emergency shelter within Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, and Pine counties. The Black Dog Hill Shelter provides secure emergency shelter and access to basic needs to survivors and children. Basic needs include meals, toiletries, clothing, linens, diapers, laundry facilities, and access to a food shelf.

• Intervention: Offers a Batterers Intervention Program to those interested and/or court-ordered to participate in a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Participants learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and communicate with their partner.

• Support Groups: Provides support groups to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through empowerment, conversations, and activities. Meetings are held in-person and virtual and times will vary by county office.

Southern Valley Alliance partners with law enforcement, attorneys, and other agencies to advocate for and empower survivors to navigate the civil and/or criminal justice system. Services include:

• Accompaniment civil court hearings and assistance throughout the court process

• Court Advocacy Program: Assist survivors of domestic violence with obtaining immediate and long-term legal protections, as well as companionship during the petition and court hearing processes. Advocates provide survivors with a network of support and help survivors navigate the civil and criminal court processes surrounding domestic violence.

• Emergency 911 cell phones

• Explanations regarding the court process and judgments

• Help with filing for protection orders such as an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order

• Referrals to attorneys, victim assistance providers, and crisis intervention programs

• Safety planning

Services include:

• Assistance with finding safe (shelter) housing

• Assistance with lock changes, food, shelter and phone reconnection/repair, window and door repair due to assault

• Attendance at court appearances resulting from domestic assault in Hennepin County

• Orders for Protection and harassment restraining orders

• Personal safety planning

• Transportation to court, safety, and medical care

Handles family law matters, including:

• Adoption

• Child support

• Custody and visitation/parenting time

• Designation of standby custodian

• Domestic abuse/Order for Protection

• Divorce

• Grandparents visitation

• Harassment restraining orders

• Name change

• Paternity

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 legal services for the county including:

• Child support and paternity matters

• Conservatorships

• Guardianships

• Legal representation of county departments, land acquisitions, employment issues, liability claims, ordinances, contract negotiations, appeals, expungements, and other civil matters

• Prosecutes criminal cases and juvenile matters

• Restraining and harassment orders

Processes court cases filed in Yellow Medicine County for the following court offices:

• Civil and family court

• Conciliation court

• Criminal and traffic court

• Housing court

• Juvenile court

• Mental health court

• Probate court

Other court services:

• Coordination of court activities and schedules court calendars. Confidential cases are not posted on the calendar.

• County law enforcement records and files

• Court records

• Issues warrants, subpoenas, and executes judgements

• Jury selection

• Performs civil marriage ceremonies

• Stalking/Harassment Orders

• Temporary Restraining Order filing office

• Child and adult protection representation

• Child support and paternity cases

• Child custody decrees

• Commitments

• Conservatorships

• Crime Victim assistance, notification; compensation

• Crime Witness support

• Criminal and delinquency prosecution; juvenile diversion

• Domestic/family violence legal services

• Guardianships

• Harassment and Restraining orders

• Legal representation of county boards and agencies

Provides legal assistance in criminal matters from petty misdemeanors to felonies, as well as many areas of civil law. Civil Law - General

• Collections

• Commitment

• Expungement

• Garnishment

• General Assistance

• Housing

• Landlord/Tenant

• Name Change

• Native American Enrollment

• Public Assistance

• SSI

• Unemployment

• Unlawful Detainer

? Civil Law - Family

• Child Support

• CHIPS

• Custody

• Dissolution

• Guardianship

• Harassment

• Long Term Foster Care

• Orders for Protection

• Paternity

• Termination of Parental Rights

• Visitation

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

Processes court cases filed in Kanabec County and offer other legal services including:

• Child custody decrees

• Child protection cases

• Child support and paternity matters

• Civil courts

• Crime victim assistance and compensation

• Crime victim notification service

• Mental health court

• Restraining and harassment orders; orders for protection

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

Individuals can talk to an attorney about victimization. The attorney advises the individual about orders for protection (domestic violence), harassment orders, and more.

Provides advocacy for both criminal and civil issues to women, men, and children who are victims of domestic abuse. Services include:

• Assistance with safety planning

• Court accompaniment

• Legal advocacy including assistance with preparing and filing protection or harassment orders

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

• Child and adult protection representation
• Child support and paternity cases
• Commitments for mental illness, chemical dependency, or mental retardation
• Conservatorships
• Crime witness support
• Criminal and delinquency prosecution; district attorney
• Criminal protective orders
• District Attorney
• 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

One-stop service center for victims and survivors of domestic violence that is staffed by a collaborative of 18 agencies that provide legal advocacy services at court. Available services may include:

• Crisis intervention and personal advocacy

• Legal advocacy

• Legal consultation and representation

• Law enforcement investigation and prosecution of offenders

• Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders writing/filing for victims

• Referral to shelter, permanent and transitional housing, employment, personal counseling, safe child visitation services, and other community partners

• Supervised play for children while the parent/guardian is accessing services

After hours or on the weekends, individuals should call the Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project. See separate listing.