The County Board recognizes and declares the necessity of providing the most efficient and highest quality services for the citizens of Dawes County while providing a work environment which is both competitive within the community and equitable.

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County Offices

Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
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This table describes the location and basic functions of each county office. For additional details visit each office's individual webpage.
Office	Address	Basic Functions
Assessor's Office	451 Main St.	Homestead Exemptions, Real Estate Assessment, Board of Equalization, Zoning
Attorney	250 Main St.	County Legal Needs, Prosecutions
Clerk's Office	451 Main St.	Elections, Payroll/Claims, Marriage Licenses, Recording of Legal Documents, Commissioners Office
County Court	451 Main St.	Small Claims, Probate, Juvenile Court, Adoption, Traffic Tickets, Civil Cases up to $52,000, All Misdemeanor and Initial Criminal Cases
District Court	451 Main St.	Civil & Criminal Cases, Search Warrants, Trials, Jury Commissioner, Clerk of Mental Health Board, Protection Order Applications, Passports
Public Defender	250 Main St.	Counsel appointed by the court for defendants facing jail time with certain financial considerations
Roads Department	250 Main St.	Maintains county roads
Sheriff's Office	451 Main St.	Law Enforcement
Tourism Office	706 W. 3rd St.	Promotes Northwest Nebraska as a vacation destination
Treasurer's Office	451 Main St.	Vehicle Licenses, Tax Collection, Annual Tax Sale, Receipt/Distribution of County Revenues
UNL Extension Office	250 Main St.	Education and facilitation of programs for citizens including 4-H, family and consumer science, community and economic development
Veterans' Service Office	342 Main St.	Files and processes veterans claims, assists veterans, widows & family, and those currently serving
Weed Department	250 Main St.	Administration and operation of weed control