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Welcome to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office

The Ramsey County Attorney's Office protects public safety through aggressive prosecution. But that isn't all we do.

Public safety is caring for children by collecting child support, making sure kids get to school to receive an education, and helping youth who are vulnerable. Public safety is protecting the mentally unstable and advocating for those -- young and old -- who have been abused. Public safety is staying informed about the dangers facing our families and neighbors.

Public safety happens when we collectively care for all of the people in our community. On behalf of everyone in the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, thank you for the opportunity to be making a difference with you.

Susan Gaertner
Ramsey County Attorney

Eyewitness Identification Reforms

“Successful Eyewitness Identification Reform: Ramsey County’s Blind Sequential Lineup Protocol”, an article by Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner and St. Paul Police Chief John Harrington, discusses how one jurisdiction implemented eyewitness identification reforms. The article appears in the April 2009 issue of Police Chief magazine, the publication of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Resources for Criminal Justice Professionals

Child Support 651-266-3344

Helping parents and guardians make sure the needs of our children are met.

Minnesota Child Support Payment Center
PO Box 64326 * St. Paul, MN 55164-0326

Services Provided | Child Support Establishment | Paternity Establishment | More

School Attendance - (TIP and FTIP) 651-266-3135

Attending school on time and everyday is the foundation that increases a student’s earning potential and positive opportunities through life. It is also the law. The Truancy Intervention Program (TIP) and the Family Truancy Intervention Program (FTIP) help make sure all of our children are in school to receive the benefits of education.