Prosecutor

The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer of Livingston County and is charged with the duty to see that the laws are faithfully executed and enforced to maintain the rule of law. An elected official with a four-year term of office, the Prosecuting Attorney is independent of the Michigan Attorney General. The Prosecuting Attorney's office performs a wide array of legal duties.

Mission

To preserve and protect the rights, safety, and quality of life for the residents of Livingston County through diligent efforts to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses in Livingston County.

David J. Reader, Prosecutor

Office Responsibilities

Chief law enforcement official in the County
Reviews, authorizes and prosecutes violations of felony and misdemeanor criminal laws of the State of Michigan committed inside the County
Authorizes and prosecutes felony & misdemeanor juvenile delinquency offenses
Represents the People of the State of Michigan in criminal matters before the District & Circuit Courts; juvenile delinquency, parental neglect and miscellaneous probate matters in the Circuit Court/Family Division and the Probate Court, and appeals in the Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court
Prepares child abuse and neglect petitions, and prosecute actions to terminate parental rights
Attends contested mental health commitment hearings
Files and prosecutes actions to establish paternity and family support order