Prosecuting Attorney

Details:

Contacts:

Mark Watts, Prosecuting Attorney

Responsibilities

The Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for prosecuting cases that occur within the county but outside any incorporated areas.

Represents the State in the Justice and County Courts involving the following types of cases:

• Felony investigations and preliminary hearings

• County court criminal cases and those appealed to the circuit court

• Misdemeanors

-- Examples --

• Sheriff Department Cases

• Highway Patrol Cases

• Department of Wildlife Cases

• Department of Marine Resource Cases

• DUI Hardship Cases

• Liquor License Violations

In cooperation/assistance with the District Attorney:

• Criminal and civil cases in which the state, county or any municipality within the county has interest

• Misdemeanors, youth court proceedings and other cases not specifically granted to DA

• Appear on behalf of the DA if designated to do so