The County Attorney is the attorney for the Board of County Commissioners and Delta County, including the County Department of Human Services. The office also provides legal advice and support to elected officials and department heads.
Other areas supported by the County Attorney’s Office:
- Insurance: For example, accidents involving County vehicles, falls on County property, and damage to private property caused by County employees. Claims should be referred to the County Attorney’s Office.
- Airports: Information regarding Blake Field (Delta) and North Fork Valley Airport (Paonia).
- Litigation involving the County.
The County Attorney is not a private attorney and is therefore unable to consult with or give advice to private individuals or concerning personal matters not related to County government.