The Scott County Government maintains the County Attorney s Office, which prosecutes felonies, gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors occurring in Scott County, Minn., as well as serves as a legal advisor for the County Board of Commissioners and other county officials. It also has the Scott County Board of Commissioners, which appoints citizens and local officials to serve on a variety of advisory boards and committees through an open appointment process. Located in Shakopee, Minn., the government additionally operates the Scott County Sheriff s Office, which works to preserve human lives and property, protect public peace and the rights of citizens, prevent crime and disorder and enforce federal laws.