The Mille Lacs County Attorney’s Office serves as legal advisor and counsel to Mille Lacs County Community and Veterans Services (MLCCVS). The County Attorney’s Office may initiate juvenile protection proceedings to protect abused or neglected children within Mille Lacs County.
A juvenile protection proceeding begins with a child maltreatment report to law enforcement or MLCCVS. These agencies are required to cross-report to the other. All citizens are encouraged to report incidents of child maltreatment to either their local law enforcement agency or MLCCVS. MLCCVS can be reached at 320-983-8208.
Anyone may report suspected child maltreatment. Infants or children who are being hurt by their parents or caretakers rely on the intervention of others to protect them.
Some citizens are mandated reporters under Minnesota law. These people include:
Law enforcement departments and Mille Lacs County Child Protection are the agencies charged with receiving reports of child abuse occurring in Mille Lacs County:
If you believe a child is in imminent danger, has injuries that need medical attention, or is not safe remaining at home, call 911.