Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

The County Attorney's office is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all actions brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; serving as the legal adviser for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convening the grand jury.

Oversees the operations and personnel of the criminal division including the Investigations Bureau.

Elected public prosecutor for Lancaster County prosecutes those who are accused by the police of violating the state criminal code. In order to file a criminal case the prosecutor must believe there is sufficient evidence of the accused's guilt to convince a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.

Advises county elected officials on legal matters, conducts the county's civil litigation, enforces child support orders, and files petitions relating to mentally ill persons. No legal advice or representation is provided to individual citizens in private legal matters.

Bad check prosecution of individuals for writing or passing insufficient funds, no account, or forged checks. Aids businesses in reducing the number of bad checks received through education. Businesses or individuals can submit checks to Diversion Services, 4435 "O" Street, Suite 96, Lincoln, NE 68510, (402) 483-4444, for criminal prosecution of the offender.

Domestic violence prosecutions of offenders of domestic abuse, and assists victims of such violence in prosecuting their cases in court. Appropriate referrals are made to social service agencies.

Juvenile Division prosecutes law violations committed by juveniles, including truancy cases. Brings abuse and neglect cases against parents before the separate Juvenile Court, and files termination of parental rights cases in appropriate situations.

Mental health commitments are initiated through the County Attorney. Mental health proceedings to involuntary commit persons alleged to be mentally ill and dangerous to themselves or others, and who have refused voluntary treatment for their mental illness.

Collects delinquent child support payments under existing divorce decrees, including contempt proceedings, garnishments, tax intercept, wage assignments, and reciprocal enforcement actions for other jurisdictions.

Establishes paternity, including blood testing, settlements, and trials, if necessary.

Obtains child support orders and modifications in appropriate situations.

Legal counsel for the city.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services, and is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.

Responsible for representing individuals whom the Court has determined cannot afford to hire an attorney and who are involved in a variety of legal matters.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Offers court services to Decatur County.

Oversees the operations and personnel of the criminal division including the Investigations Bureau.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Oversees the operations and personnel of the criminal division including the Investigations Bureau.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.

Legal counsel for the city.

Information about city and county offices, and their locations within the building.

Offices include:
Board of Commissioners (402) 441-7447
Budget and Fiscal (402) 441-7447
Clerk of the District Court (402) 441-7328
Mental Health Crisis Center (402) 441-8276
Cooperative Extension (402) 441-7180
Corrections (402) 441-1900
County Assessor (402) 441-7463
County Attorney (402) 441-7321
County Clerk (402) 441-7484
County Engineer (402) 441-7681
County Sheriff (402) 441-6500
County Treasurer (402) 441-7425
Election Commissioner (402) 441-7311
Emergency Management (402) 441-7441
Human Services (402) 441-4944
Public Defender (402) 441-7631
Records and Info Management (402) 441-6065
Register of Deeds (402) 441-7463
Safety & Training (402) 441-6510
Veterans Service Center (402) 441-7361
Weed Control Authority (402) 441-7817

Legal counsel for the city.

Legal counsel for the city.

Provides representation of indigent individuals or juveniles charged with criminal offences following appointment by a judge.