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James resides in Danbury Township with his wife and children. 

James previously operated a private law office, title insurance business, and served as the court administrator for Ottawa County Common Pleas Judge Bruce Winters from 2010-2016.

James VanEerten is a county prosecutor in Ottawa County. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term.

Ottawa County, OH, Prosecutor's Office

As assistant prosecutor, defended the county on appeals of criminal matters and some administrative matters, prosecuted all criminal violations of county ordinances, constituting misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and prosecuted civil traffic infractions.

As county prosecutor, defends the county on appeals of criminal matters and some administrative matters, prosecutes all criminal violations of county ordinances, constituting misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and prosecutes civil traffic infractions.

- As county prosecutor, defends the county on appeals of criminal matters and some administrative matters, prosecutes all criminal violations of county ordinances, constituting misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, and prosecutes civil traffic infractions.

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As of August 23, 2024, James VanEerten did not have a website or any information online.

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James VanEerten

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 