Purpose
The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office does the following:
- Prosecutes all felony criminal matters for the County
- Prosecutes all misdemeanors for cities and towns within the County except for the city of Colfax
- Helps determine restitution in appropriate criminal cases
- Represent the County in lawsuits
- Serve as legal advisor to County departments and officials
The office also administers the Child Support and Victim/Witness Assistance programs and Washington State paternity cases.
Departmental Responsibilities
- Child Support Enforcement
- File and Prosecute Felony Complaints
- Gross Misdemeanor Prosecution
- Victim and Witness Support
