Navajo County Attorney’s Office
Civil Division
The key role of the Civil Division is to serve as the “in-house law firm”
for the Navajo County Board of Supervisors and the various County departments and
officials. Our civil attorneys provide day-to-day legal advice to these clients
and represent them in administrative hearings and court cases.
The Civil Division is also responsible for enforcing the County building, zoning
and health ordinances; assisting the Public Fiduciary in guardianship, conservatorship
and probate cases; handling the legal aspects of ensuring that people with serious
mental disorders receive appropriate treatment; drafting ordinances, contracts and
other legal documents; helping defend the County against claims; and taking a proactive
role to protect the legal and financial interests of the County (and the taxpayers)
by making sure that County departments and officials are kept informed of legal
requirements and new developments in the law.
By statute, our civil attorneys are also authorized to provide legal guidance and
representation to Fire Districts, School Districts and all types of special taxing
districts for which the Board of Supervisors serves as the Board of Directors (such
as County Road Improvement Districts and the Public Health Services District). They
are also happy to provide training and guidance on the Open Meeting law, Public
Records law and Conflict of Interest laws to any public agency that is subject to
these laws – or to any citizen group that simply has an interest in these
laws.
For those who attempt to profit from illegal transportation and sales of drugs,
the Civil Division also pursues civil forfeiture of the assets of criminals that
have been used in drug-related crimes and certain other types of criminal activities.
The Navajo County Attorney’s Office is only authorized to provide legal representation
to Navajo County and other political subdivisions of the State when specifically
authorized by statute. The Navajo County Attorney’s Office is not authorized
to provide legal advice to private citizens.
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