Ottawa County Prosecutor
The head prosecutor for the county
Full office description
- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued.
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs.
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters.
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office.
How this impacts you
Public Safety — County Prosecutors are responsible for representing all people within their jurisdiction. This can include aiding child protective services (CPS) by representing children who have suffered abuse or negligence.
Criminal Justice — County Prosecutors have a large impact on what the defendant experiences before the trial. Prosecutors can make recommendations on the bail of a defendant, and can engage in negotiations to reach a plea deal. Plea deals happen when the prosecutor and the defendant's attorney reach an agreement so that the defendant does not have to go to trial.
Election results
WINNER
James VanEerten
100%
17,381 votes
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James VanEerten
(R)
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