chief law enforcement official in the county
reviews, authorizes, and prosecutes violations of felony and misdemeanor criminal laws of the State of Michigan and county ordinances committed in the county
reviews, authorizes and prosecutes felony and misdemeanor juvenile delinquency offenses
reviews, authorizes and prosecutes child protective proceedings in the Family Court where there are allegations of child neglect and/or abuse, including termination of parental rights
represents the “People of the State of Michigan” in criminal matters in the District, Circuit and Family Courts as well as appeals of cases to the Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
prosecutes contempt proceedings when there has been a violation of a Personal Protection Order (PPO)
participates on behalf of the petitioner in mental health commitment hearings
provides assistance and input to the victims of serious criminal offenses
represents and gives advice to the county board of commissioners and other county departments on legal matters
reviews, authorizes and prosecutes civil actions to obtain financial support for children

Useful Links

County Prosecutors: www.michiganprosecutor.org/ Local Court: www.circuit46.org/ Sex Offender Registry: www.mipsor.state.mi.us/ State Courts: www.courts.michigan.gov/

Prosecutor Job Description