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Attorney
Public Safety Center
4802 Barnes City Rd.
Montezuma, IA 50171
Driving Directions
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 455
Montezuma, IA 50171
Contact Information
641-623-5135
641-623-2820 (Collections Fax)
pow_coatty@poweshiekcounty.org
Hours
Appointment Only
Holiday Closures
Attorney
Public Legal Advice: This office CANNOT and WILL NOT give legal advice or opinions. If you have a legal issue involving Poweshiek County it should be brought to the attention of the appropriate elected official or department head. For general legal assistance, you should seek advice from your own private attorney.
The County Attorney Does:
- prosecute individuals who violate the law as the chief law enforcement officer of the county.
- prosecute all state law violations that occur within Poweshiek County.
- review for prosecution all criminal law violations.
- review and prosecute juvenile delinquency cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to felonies, as well as initiate Child in Need of Assistance actions, termination of parental rights actions, and mental commitments.
- provide assistance to the Department of Human Services.
- provide legal advice to county department heads and elected officials and acts as the legal representative for the county in civil court cases.
The County Attorney Does NOT:
- represent individuals or private groups in lawsuits (including dissolution of marriages or custody proceedings).
- provide legal advice for individuals or private groups on any issue.
- prepare wills, deeds, trusts, protection orders or other legal documents for individuals or private groups.
- investigate crimes, complaints or child abuse.
Our Team
- Bart Klaver, County Attorney · 641-623-5135
- Alexander Sandeen, Assistant County Attorney · 641-623-5135
- Elizabeth Besst, Legal Assistant/Atty Clerk · 641-623-5135
- Makayla Tuttle, Legal Clerk · 641-623-5135
