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What is the job of a prosecuting attorney in Lewis County?
The primary mission of a Prosecuting Attorney is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. This includes obtaining orders for restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing.
How does the DSHS handle child support?
The Washington State DSHS/Division of Child Support contracts with the Prosecuting Attorney to handle paternity cases for both welfare and non-welfare parents. Determination of paternity involves interviewing the mother, filing a lawsuit against the possible father's, genetic tests, pretrial motions, entry of a judgment, and on occasion a trial. This may also involve interrogatories and guardian ad item reports. DSHS/DCS locates absent parents and enforces the child support orders. If the absent parent resides out of the area, the procedure can be done through an UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act) action. This is an act whereby other states and some countries have agreed to reciprocally handle child support cases when one of the involved parties reside there. The Prosecuting Attorney also handles modifications of child support and enters into private paternity, modification, and dissolution cases where a child is receiving public assistance. The Prosecuting Attorney may also opt to file contempt charges for not paying child support.
Who can prosecute or defend a civil case?
Where the state or the county is a party in a civil action, the Prosecuting Attorney may prosecute or defend. This includes pleadings, answers, interrogatories, depositions, motions, negotiations, trial and appeal.
What is a prosecuting attorney?
The Prosecuting Attorney is the legal advisor to County Commissioners and other elected officials. This includes both informal advice and formal legal opinions. By law, the Prosecuting Attorney is not permitted to give legal advice to the public.
Washington State Pro Bono Opportunities
Our mission is to provide local, accessible, client-centered Civil legalservices to low income residents of Lewis County. We sell family law packets, offer facilition services on a sliding fee schedule and offer free advice clinics to low income folks 7 times a month, usually.
Lewis County Bar Legal Aid- QLSP
Our mission is to provide local, accessible, client-centered Civil legalservices to low income residents of Lewis County. We sell family law packets, offer facilition services on a sliding fee schedule and offer free advice clinics to low income folks 7 times a month, usually.
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