Trey Smith, City Attorney

The City Attorney is a full time elected office, encompassing a 4 year term, and is responsible for providing legal counsel for the City.  The current City Attorney’s term expires in 2006. 

This office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations for the City of Russellville in District and Circuit Court.  These include DWI, domestic abuse, traffic violations, offenses against property, etc.  In handling criminal cases, this office investigates, prepares, and prosecutes cases set for trial in District and Circuit courts.  The City Attorney’s Office also takes complaints from victims which results in the City Attorney sending a warning letter, issuing a prosecutor subpoena, filing an affidavit or information, or closing the file.  The City Attorney’s Office deals with all crimes of misdemeanor, traffic citations, and city ordinance violations status which occur within the Russellville City limits.

The City Attorney’s office provides general legal advice and work, drafting of ordinances and resolutions, contract review and drafting, and special services to the City Council, the Mayor, the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustments and the Civil Service Commission as well as City departments and staff.  This office also represents the City in land condemnation and other civil cases in state and federal courts and in appeals to state and federal appellate courts in civil matters. 

Misdemeanors can be traffic violations given by police officers, contempts of court, or by an affidavit.  Affidavits for summons on criminal prosecution of alleged criminal acts (i.e. harassment, harassing communications, domestic battery; thefts less than $500.00; criminal mischief less than $2500.00; etc) can be filed in the City Attorney’s office by the victim.