Government

Assessor - Values all property in the county for tax purposes, determines the fair market property value for tax purposes, and manages property tax exemption programs. 

Auditor - Runs elections, records land and legal documents, issues marriage licenses, and serves as the county’s chief financial recordkeeper.

Board of County Commissioners - Serves as the county’s legislative governing body, passes local laws, sets policies, and approves the county budget.

Clerk - Keeper of official court records, maintains official Superior Court records, processes court documents and payments, organizes and oversees jury service.

Coroner - Investigates sudden or unexplained deaths in the County, determines how and why a person died, and works with families and law enforcement.

District Court Judges  - Decides misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic and DUI cases, and civil disputes involving smaller dollar amounts.

Prosecutor - Prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the people and serves as the legal advisor to county government.

Sheriff - Provides law enforcement in unincorporated areas, operates the county jail, serves court papers, and helps coordinate emergency management.

Superior Court Judges - Handle felony criminal cases, large civil lawsuits, and family law matters such as divorce, custody, and adoption.

Treasurer - Collects property taxes and other public funds, manages the county’s bank accounts, and invests public money according to state law.