Frequently Asked Questions

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  • No. The County Attorney’s job is set by Minnesota law. They can only prosecute criminal cases and represent the County in civil lawsuits. They are not allowed to represent private people or give legal advice. For more help, call the County Attorney at 320-968-5175.

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  • There is no difference. Different states use different names for their prosecutors. In Minnesota, they are called County Attorneys. In other states, they might be called District Attorneys, State’s Attorneys, or State Prosecutors. For more help, call the County Attorney at 320-968-5175.

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  • Minnesota law decides which actions are crimes and how serious they are. Here are the levels of crimes, from least to most serious:

    • Petty Misdemeanor – A minor offense, like most traffic tickets. Fine up to $300. No jail time. Not considered a crime.
    • Misdemeanor – Fine up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail.
    • Gross Misdemeanor – Fine up to $3,000 and up to 364 days in jail.
    • Felony – The most serious crimes. These can lead to more than one year in prison.

    For more help, call the County Attorney at 320-968-5175.

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  • Prisons are maintained by the State and are used for the incarceration of Felony Level Offenders only. Jails are administered by counties (or in some cases, cities) and are used to house misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor level offenders, as well as those felony level offenders that are being held prior to trial or are serving probationary jail sentences. For more information, contact the County Attorney at 320-968-5175.

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  • Amy Fussy, Victim Services Coordinator
    Benton County Attorney's Office
    Courts Facility
    P.O. Box 189
    Foley, MN 56329
    Phone: 320-968-5182

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