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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

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

Prosecutes crimes on behalf of Olmsted County; provides crime victim/witness assistance - Criminal division: Diversion programs - Civil division: Commitment, forfeitures of certain property associated with the commission of a "designated offense", truancy prevention, and property tax - Child support division: Helps establish paternity and establish, modify, and enforce support orders - Juvenile division: Prosecutes juvenile offenses

Provides mental health services such as: - Case management services - Mental health assessment for referrals to community mental health centers, outpatient treatment, residential treatment facilities, board and lodges, therapy referrals, and other resources - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a mental illness due to being a danger to themselves or others NOTE: Mental health crisis services are provided by another agency named Alluma for crisis assistance and intervention

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health Fund. Services also include: - Case management - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services. Also, directs individuals to visit www.fasttrackermn.org for additional resources.

Pre-petition screening for court commitment for mental health, chemical dependency or developmental disabilities. Committed individuals are monitored by an ongoing case manager.

Prosecutes criminal matters, juvenile delinquency, child neglect, child support, civil commitments and defends the county in civil suits. Assists with the following: - Crime victim services - Law library

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

Targeted Case Management: Helps adults with a serious and persistent mental illness gain access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, financial, and other necessary services as they relate to the recipient's mental health needs. Also collaborates with two ACT Teams in Duluth and one in Virginia within Saint Louis County. Civil Commitment: Involuntary commitment for persons determined by the courts that are warranted. Works with courts, corporate counsel, law enforcement agencies, guardians, and families to see that people who are committed receive the services they need in the least restrictive setting possible.

Trained staff who provides information and answers regarding the civil commitment process. - Informational fact sheets, brochures and pamphlets, website on the Civil Commitment and Treatment Act - Referrals to Ombudsman staff for advocacy and support services to those who qualify - Specialized training and presentation to agencies and groups on individualized topics such as pre-petition issues, post-petition issues, neuroleptic medications, effective advocacy - Up-to-date information on proposed or new changes to the law

Provides mental health services. Services include: - Case management services for children and adults for a diagnostic assessment, developing individual family support plans, and coordination of mental health services - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a mental illness due to being a danger to themselves or others

Pre-petition screening for court commitment for mental health, chemical dependency or developmental disabilities. Committed individuals are monitored by an ongoing case manager.

Provides mental services to children and adults: - Adult mental health case management services - Crisis response services for individuals needing medical treatment, transportation, or intervention services - Pre-commitment screening (assessment of cases being referred for civil commitment)

Provides case management for adults with serious and persistent mental illness: - Intake for mental health services - Mental health targeted case management for qualified individuals - Pre-petition screening for mental health or chemical dependency commitments

Provides assistance in connecting individuals with a qualified mental health professional to complete a diagnostic assessment and gather the documentation needed to determine eligibility for services. Case managers help individuals access medical, social, educational, vocational, and other supports based on their specific needs. The Community Support Services Program helps individuals remain safely in the community by offering supportive services such as medication monitoring, independent living skills assistance, and crisis support.

Ramsey County screens all individuals who are being petitioned for civil commitment, a process in which the court determines that an individual's mental illness or chemical dependence is causing them to be a danger to themselves or others. Individuals who are placed under civil commitment may be treated in a community or state hospital or receive intensive community based care during a time of acute need. Screening typically happens at a treating hospital or health care facility. A doctor must certify that the patient is mentally ill or chemically dependent and likely to cause substantial harm to themselves or others. Ramsey County also handles all indeterminate commitments including those who are found to be 'Mentally Ill and Dangerous' and 'Sexually Dangerous Persons.'

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

Conducts prepetition screenings for civil commitments to individuals who are considered a danger to themselves or others due to experiencing a mental illness. Services provided: - Prepetition screening and assessment - Individuals who are civilly committed receive case management services while in the hospital and in the community

Mental health services for children and adults include: - Adult mental health rehabilitation and support services - Day treatment programs - Drop-in mental health center for adults - Independent living and self-care skill development - Medication evaluation and management - Outpatient mental health services - Pre-commitment screening for individuals being referred for civil commitment - Psychiatric evaluations and services for children and adolescents - Psychological testing and diagnostic assessments - Residential treatment services

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

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

Direct Access allows an individual to go directly to a provider they choose to receive a comprehensive assessment and access care immediately. The county will assess individuals who need help paying for a chemical use assessment or treatment services through the Behavioral Health fund. Services to adolescents and adults with chemical dependency needs include: - Case management - Designated staff that provide chemical dependency assessments - Detoxification - Prepetition screening for all individuals petitioned for civil commitments for a chemical dependency due to being a danger to themselves or others - Provides referrals to local community service providers for chemical assessments or treatment services

Conducts prepetition screenings for civil commitments to individuals who are considered a danger to themselves or others due to experiencing a mental illness. Services provided: - Prepetition screening and assessment - Individuals who are civilly committed receive case management services while in the hospital and in the community

Provides advice, support, and assessments regarding guardianships and conservatorships

Provides legal counsel for the following: - Contesting tax assessments; how to file a property tax petition - Corporate legal counsel to Hennepin County government - Criminal felony prosecution - Involuntary commitment petition services - Juvenile prosecution - Mental health and chemical dependency commitments - Prevailing wage - Protecting vulnerable adults ?