Isanti County Attorney
763-689-2253
The Isanti County Attorney’s Office serves as the
chief prosecutor for all felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor,
petty misdemeanor and juvenile offenses which occur within the
County of Isanti, with the exception of misdemeanor and petty
misdemeanor level violations committed within the City of
Isanti. The County Attorney’s Office is responsible for
the legal representation of the Isanti County Board of
Commissioners and the legal interests and concerns of all other
departments in the County.
The County Attorney’s Office also brings actions to obtain or enforce
child support obligations or to establish the paternity of a
child; initiates petitions to protect abused or neglected
children and vulnerable adults; and initiates involuntary
commitment actions to provide necessary treatment for
individuals who are mentally ill, chemically dependent, or
mentally handicapped.
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duties of the
County Attorney :
This office does not offer legal opinions to private individuals, nor do
we provide opinions to private parties in civil matters. The
County Attorney is only authorized to prosecute criminal matters
and represent the County. The County Attorney’s office cannot
represent private individuals or give legal advice.
The County Attorney’s Office does not investigate crimes.
Investigations are conducted by law enforcement officers such as
the police department or sheriff’s department. The police and
sheriff gather evidence (e.g. statements from witnesses,
fingerprints, drug tests, ballistic tests) and submit the
evidence to the County Attorney for review and a charging
decision.
To report a crime you need to contact the law enforcement agency
for your area:
Isanti County Sheriff’s
Department, 763-689-2141
Isanti Police Department, 763-444-4761
Cambridge City Police, 763-689-9567
Braham Police Department,
320-396-3383
Minnesota
State Patrol
Isanti County Victim Services
763-689-2253
The Victim Services
Program serves all victims of crime being prosecuted by the
Isanti County Attorney in both the adult and juvenile court
systems. The Victim Services staff provides crime victims with
information about their legal rights and the criminal justice
process, including ongoing information about the status of a
case and the next court dates and times. They also provide
referrals to appropriate service and support resources in the
community.
SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE ISANTI COUNTY VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
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Therapy Referral to therapist/psychiatrist
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Group Treatment/Support Referrals to group support programs
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Crisis
Hotline 24-hour
telephone availability for victims and
referrals to crisis
lines
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Shelter/Safe House
Referral to local/statewide shelters
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Information
Referral Provide in person, as well as telephone referrals
to support available by
us and other community
agencies
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Criminal Justice Support
Support during law enforcement investigation;
court related support
such as court orientation,
court escort, case
appearance notification, case
status and disposition
information, victim impact
reports, assistance
with restitution, trans-
portation, child care, property
return, and
intimidation intervention and
protection; post
sentencing services
such as probation/
supervised release, offender release notification,
etc.
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Emergency Financial
Assistance
in locating emergency services (food, shelter,
child care, etc.)
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Emergency Legal
Assistance with filing temporary restraining orders
and
referrals for other protective orders
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Assistance in Filing
Claims Referrals and
assistance with filing claims with
Minnesota Reparations Board
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Personal
Advocacy
Assisting victims with securing rights and services
from other
agencies
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Other
Arrange appointments with prosecuting attorneys
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