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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 Cedar County.
Attorneys Forms:
Downloadable forms
used in the Attorneys office
Attorneys Links:
Iowa County
Attorneys Association
Other Related Links:
Iowa Attorney General
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa Sex Offender Registry
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The County Attorney DOES:
Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and county and township
officers concerning county matters.
Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially related
cases.
Recover all monies (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.
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
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The County Attorney's duties set by the Iowa Code
(PDF)
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Address of
Attorneys office:
Cedar County Courthouse
Former Conservation Office
First Floor
400 Cedar Street
Tipton, IA 52772
Hours Office is open:
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Phone Number:
(563) 886-6646
FAX Number:
(563) 886-6644
Office holder name:
Jeffrey Renander
Employees in
Attorneys Office:
Assistant Attorney
Tamra Roberts
Legal Assistant
Shelley Cady
Secretary
Janelle Axline
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