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Services for Register of Deeds include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Services include serving as a contact for mental health holds, burning bans, and fingerprinting. Call to schedule an appointment for fingerprinting during business hours Monday - Thursday.

Provides a secure holding facility for persons legally confined in Brookings County to include pre-trial, pre-sentence, and sentenced adult offenders. Houses inmates of all security levels including work release and trustee inmates. Visit the website to view a current inmate list, visitation information, and phone call information.

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up. Also includes preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and is the head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Assess all real estate property in the county for assessment / tax purposes. As required by Statute the assessed value must be at or near market value. This office also answers questions pertaining to floodplains.

Controls state and local noxious weeds, responds to infestation complaints, and recommends control measures. Also helps communities control mosquitos to prevent diseases such as West Nile.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

Responsible for maintaining and managing the county's road and bridge network, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors. This includes tasks like road construction, pavement rehabilitation, snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, and traffic control.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Represents the interests of the state in prosecution of adult and juvenile crime and providing legal advice and representation to the county officials, department heads, and staff. The State's Attorney Office cannot represent private parties or give them legal advice.

The responsibility of the Director of Equalization (also known as the Assessor) is to assess all real property in the county for property tax purpose.

The auditor is the keeper of county records and acts as a bookkeeper of county business. The auditor is responsible for county commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, preparing the county's budget, audit bills or other claims against the county and prepares the warrants in payment of these bills, figuring the mil levy, and head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Provides to the public, all necessary information concerning ordinances, procedures and permits governing land use and development in the County. Often can provide information on location of previous septic systems; provides inspections and permits for septic system installation.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

Auditor's responsibilities include commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections, Beer and liquor licenses, Figures real estate and mobile home taxes, and Handles county bid lettings. Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. Notary Public services available. Welfare's responsibilities include manages medical indigent claims, manages employee drug and alcohol testing programs, and other resources may be available upon application.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Supervises new construction and maintains all county highways including removing snow and ice, mowing, patching, and replacing signs. The Department also maintains all bridges on Hanson County roads and township roads that are not part of the State or City Highway System. Also responsible for preparing the specifications of any advertised bids dealing with the highway equipment or construction.

County Directors of Equalization are appointed to their office by the Board of County Commissioners. The duties of the Director of Equalization will be as follows but not limited to registration of mobile homes, review of all property appraisals, reconciliation of assessment appeals with the township and County Boards of Equalization, defense for appeals to State Board of Equalization, assistance to taxpayers concerning appeals, Sales ratio cards, and all necessary and required reports, record and maps.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Regulates land use and development within a county, ensuring orderly growth and protecting property values. Issues building permits, 911 addresses, and assist with applications for plats, conditional use permits, and variances.