County Attorney

The County Attorney is an official elected to a four-year term of office. The County Attorney is considered the top law official in the County. They are responsible for the criminal prosecution of all felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within the County. The office also performs a number of other duties as defined by Nebraska State Statute. The County Attorney and their deputies also serve as the County Coroner.  Representation of the County in civil lawsuits and involuntary mental health commitments, determination of inheritance tax and tax foreclosures are other duties of the County Attorney.

Roles of County Attorneys

As front-line prosecutors, County Attorneys handle:

• Felonies
• Misdemeanors
• Traffic Offenses
• Juvenile Court Cases
• Specialized Cases
• Multi-Jurisdiction Task Forces
• Crime Prevention Programs
• Environmental Violations

In their civil capacity, County Attorneys:

• Advise the County Board and other officials
• Represent the County in civil actions
• Process mental health cases
• Determine inheritance taxes
• Actively enforce child support orders
• Function as County Coroner