Provide legal representation to Cottonwood County Family Service Agency in areas of child support enforcement, child protection, civil commitments and public assistance litigation.
Rd Avenue, Windom, MN. If attending a court hearing, check in at the Court Administrator’s office. Questions and payments regarding traffic tickets should be directed to the MN Court Payment Center at 800-657-3611 (if calling from outside the metro area) or 651-281-3219 if calling from area code 612, 651, 763 or 952. You could also visit the MN Court Payment Center website.
Misdemeanors
Prosecute all felony level crimes which occur within Cottonwood County, as well as all gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor crimes which occur outside the City limits of Windom, Westbrook, Storden, Jeffers, Bingham Lake and Mountain Lake.
The Cottonwood County Auditor/Treasurer's Office provides the following major activities. First, in accordance with state statute, the Office keeps records of all monies appropriated and disbursed regarding: general property taxes, fees, fines or forfeitures imposed by the courts for violation of state laws or county/municipal ordinances and all other monies received by the County. Second, the County Auditor/Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of all county funds and invests such funds consistent with state statute and County Board policy. Third, the office maintains property tax records and is responsible for the collection of property taxes. The County Auditor/Treasurer handles transactions affecting delinquent taxes and foreclosures. Fourth, the County Auditor/Treasurer's Office provides information and services that are needed in any election to local municipal governments, clerks, and to the public. Fifth, the County Auditor/Treasurer operates and maintains the County's main computer system. The County Auditor/Treasurer's Office provides information and services to municipal governments, assessors, clerks, and to the public.
Tax Law
Represent Cottonwood County in all civil cases in which the County is a party, including condemnations, zoning code enforcement and tax appeals.