Attorney
County Attorney, Stephen Holmes Duties of the Story County Attorney | 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 the County of Story County. |
Offices The Story County Attorney has two office locations.
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The County Attorney DOES:
- Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
- Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers concerning county matters.
- Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
- Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
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The County Attorney 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.
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Are you the victim of a crime? The Story County Victim Witness Assistance Program staff is dedicated to helping victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system by providing as much information, convenience, and courtesy as possible. We are committed to providing the following services to you:
- Explanations of the criminal justice process and court procedures
- Notifications concerning upcoming court hearings, trials, plea negotiations, and case results
- Assistance in recovering financial losses and other crime related expenses, which are not covered by insurance
- Information and referrals for victim-offender conferencing, mediation, counseling, and other community resources
- Provide documentation for victim impact statements and other relevant court documents
- Address safety concerns
- Information and references concerning crime victims' rights in Iowa
You can visit our Victim Witness Services Page Here |
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