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Civil Division
Responsibilities
The Civil Division of the Linn County Attorney's Office acts as legal counsel for elected officials and department heads as well as for various county boards and commissions. There are also statutory requirements to assist various state agencies such as the Iowa Department of Human Services. The office practices in many areas of law including:
- Bankruptcy
- Civil rights
- Dependent adult abuse
- Employment
- Insurance
- Post-conviction relief
- Real estate
- Tort liability (when the county gets sued)
- Worker's compensation
No Public Legal Advice
The office cannot give legal advice or opinions to private citizens. If you have a legal issue involving Linn County it should be brought to the attention of the appropriate elected official or department head. For general legal assistance, you should seek advice from your own attorney.
Resources
- Department of Human Services Hotline
Protective Services: Report child abuse or dependent adult abuse by phone. The statewide hotline is 1-800-362-2178. The names of reporters of abuse are never made public - Iowa Attorney General (consumer protection)
- Linn County Clerk of Court
Phone: 319-398-3920
Aging Services
- Aging and Disability Resource Center of Linn County
1240 26th Avenue Court SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-5770 - Aging Services Inc.: Private, not-for-profit and offering multiple services in Linn, Benton, Johnson, and Jones counties
Phone: 319-398-3644 - Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Phone: 515-725-3333 - Iowa Legal Aid
Phone: 800-532-1275 - Legal Hotline for Older Iowans
Phone: 515-243-2151 or 800-992-8161 - The Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
P.O. Box 2068
Cedar Rapid, IA 52406
Phone: 319-398-5559 or 1-800-332-5934
Fx: 319-398-5533
Email The Heritage Area Agency on Aging
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County Attorney
Physical Address
51 Third Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-6350
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Services also available by phone, email, and mail
Except Holidays
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Criminal Division
Physical Address
51 Third Avenue Bridge
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-6350
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Juvenile Division
Physical Address
211 8th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-6330
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Civil Division
Physical Address
935 2nd Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Phone: 319-892-6340