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County of Santa Cruz County Counsel

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General Agency Information
Name: County of Santa Cruz County Counsel
Alternate Name(s): Santa Cruz County Office of the County Counsel
Address: 701 Ocean Street, Room 505
Santa Cruz,  CA  95060
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Contact Information
Primary Phone: 831-454-2040
Fax: 831-454-2115
Website: http://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/default.aspx?tabid=99
Hours
Days/Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8am-12 and 1-5pm
Details
Description: The County Counsel is the lawyer for the county government. When the county is sued or otherwise named in a lawsuit, the County Counsel appears in court to represent the county's interests. The County Counsel also serves as legal counsel to all County officials and departments including the Board of Supervisors. Other responsibilities include drafting local laws, reviewing contracts, and providing other legal advice. The office represents County departments and related public agencies in the course of their official business and does not represent individuals in private legal matters.
Languages other than English: None
Accommodations for Disabled Persons: Not Applicable
Public Transportation: Not Applicable
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Fees: None
Areas Served: Santa Cruz County
Physical Location: Santa Cruz
Funding Source: County Government
Officials/Contact Persons
Officials: Dana McRae
County Counsel
Contact Persons: Dana McRae
Subject Headings
Subject Headings: County Counsel
Government Agencies
This agency was last updated on October 22, 2021.