What the City Attorney does
The City Attorney's Office represents the following parties in civil matters:
- The City of Minneapolis
- Elected officials and staff
- City departments
- Independent boards and commissions
The City Attorney's Office also prosecutes criminal cases involving adults who commit the following types of crimes in the City of Minneapolis:
- Petty misdemeanors
- Misdemeanors
- Gross misdemeanors
What the Hennepin County Attorney does
In contrast to the City Attorney's Office, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office is responsible for:
- Prosecuting felony level criminal cases
- All cases involving juvenile (under 18-years-old) offenders