Prosecuting Attorney Services

The Vendor is required to provide prosecutorial services to the City.
- Responsible and established licensed attorneys known to be experienced in prosecuting misdemeanor crimes, municipal code violations, and zoning enforcement while being in good standing with the state.
- Review local ordinance violation cases filed by the Department of Public Safety: a) Make charging decisions. b) Advise victims regarding their rights and responsibilities. c) Communicate with witnesses.
- Responsible for all aspects of prosecution of local municipal code and zoning ordinance violations, which may include, but is not limited to the following: a) Review of police/public safety reports for authorization of criminal ordinance violations. b) Engage in effective communication through established procedures with public safety officers, detectives, code enforcement staff, other City and County prosecutors, staff, and Court staff.
- Attorney or firm will submit monthly invoices to the City with sufficient explanation and detail as to the amount of time working on City prosecution matters during the preceding month.
- The City Attorney must be readily available by phone, cell phone, and e-mail.
- The individual attorney or law firm providing this service will work closely with Public Safety Officers, Detectives, and Code Enforcement staff and will keep the City Manager apprised of case status upon request.