Fremont County Attorney


  Margaret E. Johnson                                                                 
  Fremont County Attorney
  Courthouse, P.O. Box 476
  Sidney, Iowa 51652-0476                                                                         
  PBX: 712-374-2751
  FAX: 712-374-2735
  Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F
Holiday Closings: See Holiday Schedule
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VINE link is now online with Fremont County Jail. 

What is VINE link?

VINE Link is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes. Users can also register through the Iowa Vine toll-free number (888) 742-8463.

Duties of the Fremont County Attorney

The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances.  The County Attorney is also the legal advisor for Fremont County.

Office

The Fremont County Attorney's Office is on the Second Floor, North Side, of the Courthouse in Sidney, Iowa

The County Attorney DOES:

■ Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
■ Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county, and township officers concerning county matters.
 ■ Represent and defend the state, county, and its officers in officially related cases.
■ Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases. 

The County Attorney DOES NOT: 

■ Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons.
■ File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage.
 ■ Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals. 

Are you the victim of a crime?

The Fremont County Victim Witness Assistance Program staff is dedicated to helping victims and witnesses through the criminal justice system by providing as much information, convenience, and courtesy as possible.  We are committed to providing the following services to you: 

■ Explanations of the criminal justice process and court procedures
■ Notifications concerning upcoming court hearings, trials, plea negotiations, and case results
■ Assistance in recovering financial losses and other crime related expenses, which are not covered by insurance
■ Information and referrals for victim-offender conferencing, mediation, counseling, and other community resources
■ Provide documentation for victim impact statements and other relevant court documents
■ Address safety concerns
■ Information and references concerning crime victims' rights in Iowa

You can Visit our Victim Witness Services Site Here.

Looking for Legal Advice?

Go to Iowa Legal Aid Website.


Links of Interest:

 Bad Check Information                Iowa Judicial Small Claims Forms               Iowa Attorney General

IowaVINE                                        Iowa Sex Offender Registry                        Iowa District Court OnIine

www.missingkids.com                  www.cybertipline.com                                   Iowa Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS)