The duties of the County Attorney are discharged by the Civil and Criminal divisions.
The Civil division serves as legal counsel to elected officials and County departments
and represents the County in court actions. The Criminal division processes adult
criminal and juvenile actions referred from law enforcement, government agencies
and the public. The County Attorney, governed by Chapter 331 of the Iowa Code, ensures
that the laws of the State are enforced within Polk County, prosecutes violators
of the law, and acts as legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors.
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Announcement: County Attorney’s Collections More
Than Double
Top Story: On January 19, 2012, Tyler Small was sentenced to prison for Sexual Abuse in the 2nd Degree and Child Endangerment, for sodomizing and assaulting a two year old baby.
At sentencing, Mr. Small denied that he committed these crimes, but claimed he had no chance at trial. The Court stated “I think the reason you had no chance is because the evidence was absolutely overwhelming against you, and I think you realize that. I think you’re in complete denial about this, and it’s obvious to everyone, except yourself, that you did this and you have a serious—you know, calling it serious is an understatement—problem. This is a vicious crime against a helpless baby.” The Court sentenced the defendant to 25 years in prison. Tyler Small will be required to serve 70% of that sentence (17.5 years in prison) before he is eligible for parole. After he is released from prison, the defendant will be required to serve a life time special sentence of supervision by the Department of Corrections.
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