THE SOLICITOR GENERAL'S OFFICE:

• Prosecutes misdemeanor cases and violations of the county code in state and magistrate court.
   
• Handles misdemeanor charges such as simple battery, simple assault, stalking, driving under the influence, shoplifting, and criminal trespass.
   
• Conducts bench trials, jury trials, and hearings in state court and represents the State in appellant matters.
   
• Negotiates pleas.
   
• Provides information, resources and support to victims of crime.
  
   
• May recommend a sentence of up to twelve months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, misdemeanors and/or probation ($5,000 for High and Aggravated).
   
• May refer approriate cases to Pretrial Intervention or Diversion Programs.
   
• May investigate charges, meet with the arresting officer and interview witnesses to prepare for court.
   
• Prosecutes cases bound over from Municipal Courts.
   
• Handles administrative hearings for welfare fraud and child abandonment cases