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The Greene County Attorney is the chief legal
representative and advisor for the county.
The County Attorney:
- Prosecutes all violations of state criminal
laws and county ordinances.
- Provides legal advice to the Board of
Supervisors and county and township officers concerning county
matters.
- Represents and defends the state, county and
its officers in officially related cases.
- Recovers all monies (debts, fines,
penalties, child support, etc.) owing to the state, county or
school district.
- Presents all mental health commitment
proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and children in need of
assistance cases.
The County Attorney is not, in his or her
official capacity, a lawyer for private groups or persons.
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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