The mission of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office is to serve justice while protecting the rights and safety of the people of Hennepin County.

The Hennepin County Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor of all adult felony and juvenile crimes in Hennepin County. The County Attorney is legal counsel to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, its Administrator and all county departments.  The County Attorney represents the county in civil lawsuits, child support matters and child protection actions.

Hennepin County includes the City of Minneapolis and 45 other communities with a total population of more than one million residents.

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