State's Attorneys serve as legal counsel and an advisor to the county. Duties of the State's Attorney includerepresenting the state in criminal cases acting as prosecutor anddefending all suits brought against the county. They provide state's attorney opinion to county, district, township, and school district officers on matters relating to the duties of their office. State's Attorneys provide guidance to county commissioners and officials in interpreting the meaning of the N.D. Century Code and legislation.

Notice:

The State’s Attorney does not provide Private-Civil Legal Advice to the public. The State’s Attorney is the legal advisor to the County Commission and to the respective offices, as well as the Criminal Prosecutor for the County. If you have a private-civil matter, please contact a private attorney.