The City of Harrisonville’s City Prosecutor will be expected to perform services as required by the City in a professional and timely manner. Services will vary by project and may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks: 1. Attend all municipal dockets and trials. Currently court dates are scheduled every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, but in August will be transitioning to the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, at 6 p.m. 2. Access to designated attorney 24/7 to be able to answer police officer questions and/or in-custody warrants or other legal questions. 3. Arrange for a mutually agreed upon time to sign all municipal citations. 4. Provide legal updates and training for police officers and court staff as required. 5. Consult with City departments on all ordinance violations and unified development codes. 6. Issue additional charges and recommend amendments to charges. 7. Handle all cases which are certified to the Cass County Circuit Court for jury trial, bench trial, or trial de novo. 8. Perform other duties and responsibilities relating to the municipal court which are typical for prosecuting attorneys, including, but not limited to, processing municipal citations, signing information, etc. 9. Provide recommendations that would determine the need for a court appointed attorney. 10. Prepare subpoenas for the court. 11. Make recommendations regarding internal core processes and case dispositions. 12. Conduct plea agreements.
