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The responsibilities of the Clay County, Iowa Attorney are prosecuting
violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.
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Clay County, Iowa - 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 Clay County.
The County Attorney DOES:
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Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county
ordinances |
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Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and
township officers concerning county matters |
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Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially
related cases |
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Recover all monies (debts, fines, penalties, etc.) owing to the
state or county |
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Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile
delinquency and child in need of assistance cases |
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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:
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Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons |
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File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits,
including actions for dissolution of marriage |
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Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private
individuals |
The County Attorney's duties set by the Iowa Code
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Office Holder Name:
Travis Johnson
Appt 12-1-20, bond $10,000
Term Expires 12/31/2022
Address of
Attorney's Office:
3121 West 4th Street PO Box 317
Spencer, Iowa 51301
Phone Number:
(712) 262-8641
Fax Number:
(712) 262-1189
Email Address:
clayattorney@co.clay.ia.us
Employees in
Attorney's Office:
Kristi Busse Asst Co Attorney
Barry Sackett P/T Asst Co Attorney
Monica Rehnstrom
Secretary
Kathy Schwarting Secretary
Sheryl Lee Secretary
Attorney's Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Attorney's office Attorney's Links:
Iowa County
Attorneys Association
Other Related Links:
Iowa Attorney General
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
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