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Mission
The role of the Parker County Attorney’s office is to prosecute violations of the misdemeanor laws of the State of Texas in Parker County Court at Law 1 & 2, the Parker County Court, and the Parker County Justice of the Peace Courts.

Responsibilities
The County Attorney's office is responsible to:

Assist applicants who seek a mental commitment
Assist the Parker County Permitting Department and Fire Marshal's Office on violations of health laws, such as malfunctioning septic systems and illegal dumping
Assist victims of crime in regard to collecting restitution and, if the victim meets certain criteria, assist in requesting crime victim compensation from the state
Collect restitution for vendors on hot checks
May assist in prosecutions before the courts or with matters where conflicts of interest may occur when requested by the Attorney General, a state agency, the district attorney, or a prosecutor from another jurisdiction
Prosecute juvenile cases referred to the Parker County Court at Law
Prosecute misdemeanor offenses in the criminal courts
Render legal advice to county officials and provide legal representation to the county when requested
Represent family violence victims who seek a protective order
Represent the State in bail bond forfeiture cases in the Parker County Courts at Law
Represent the State in criminal cases and motions to revoke misdemeanor probation with the County Courts at Law and the Justice Courts
Work with law enforcement in the investigation and preparation of cases to be heard before the criminal courts

You can learn more about the county attorney's duties and functions by visiting the Texas Association of Counties website.

John Forrest
County Attorney

118 W. Columbia St.
Weatherford, TX 76086

Ph: 817-594-8409
Fx: 817-594-8414

Parker County Courthouse • 1 Courthouse Square • Weatherford, TX 76086

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