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Mission Statement:

The Warren County Attorney's Office strives to seek equal justice for all victims and defendants under the laws of the United States, State of Iowa and Warren County, as well as provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to Warren County government.

The Warren County Attorney is The Chief Law Enforcement Officer, Chief Criminal Prosecutor and The Lawyer for Warren County government.

The County Attorney DOES:

The County Attorney DOES NOT:

Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers.
Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
Recover all moneys (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.

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.
Investigate civil matters for private citizens.

Click here for complete list of statutory duties of County Attorney.

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