The responsibilities of the Clay County, Iowa Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.

The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.

The County Attorney is also the legal advisor for Clay County.

The County 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

Your County Attorney in his or her official capacity, 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

The County Attorney's duties set by the Iowa Code (PDF)