County Attorneys provide prosecution of criminal law violations including all misdemeanors, such as DUI offenses, traffic violations, assault, and theft of less than $300. They have prosecutorial jurisdiction over juvenile issues (criminal acts, dependency, neglect, and abuse). They work with judges to issue emergency protective orders in domestic violence cases, handle extraditions, and oversee mental commitments and disability cases. They can also handle felony preliminary hearings and prosecute to recover delinquent taxes.