The Hood County Attorney:
- Works with law enforcement in the investigation and preparation of cases to be heard before the criminal courts
- Prosecutes misdemeanor offenses in the four Justice Courts and the Hood County Court at Law
- Prosecutes juvenile cases (felony and misdemeanor) referred to the Hood County Court, the Hood County Court at Law, or the 355th Judicial District Court
- Represents family violence victims who seek protective orders
- Assists applicants who seek mental commitments
- Represents the State in bail bond forfeiture cases in the Hood County Court and the Hood County Court at Law
- Represents the State in criminal cases and motions to revoke misdemeanor probation in the Hood County Court at Law and the four Justice Courts
- Renders legal advice to county officials and provide legal representation to the county when requested
- Represents the Department of Family and Protective Services (CPS) in protecting abused and neglected children (proposed change)
- Prosecutes violations of health laws, such as malfunctioning septic systems and illegal dumping for the County Health Department
- Assists crime victims with collecting restitution and, if victims meet certain criteria, assists victims in requesting victim compensation from the state
- Collects restitution for local businesses on hot checks
- When requested by the Attorney General, a state agency, the district attorney, or a prosecutor from another jurisdiction, may assist in prosecutions before the courts or with matters where conflicts of interest may occur
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