PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Barry L. Shantz

Phone: (989) 826-1119/1120
Fax: (989) 826 1134
prosecutor@oscodacountymi.com

VICTIM/WITNESS COORDINATOR
Lisa Moscato

CHILD SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Nina Appel

CLERICAL STAFF
Nina Appel, Lisa Moscato

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

LOCAL COURTS

Oscoda County Sheriff
Phone: (989) 826-1106
105 S. Court St Mio, MI 48647

Michigan State Police
Phone: (989) 826-2316
Gaylord: (989) 824-7053

LOCAL VICTIMS RESOURCES

Riverhouse Shelter
Phone: (888) 554-3169
PO Box 661, MI 49738-0061

     
 

Duties of the Oscoda County Prosecuting Attorney

The Prosecuting Attorney, Barry L Shantz, is the Cheif Law Enforcement Officer for Oscoda County. The Prosecutor is an elected official and serves a four-year term of office, as mandated by the Michigan Constitution.

Some of the legal functions the Prosecuting Attorney's Office is responsible for are:

  • Review, authorize, and prosecute felonies and misdemeanors for the State of Michigan against adult and juvenile Offenders before District, Circuit and Family Division Courts.

  • Work, with and advise the Department of Human Services on child abuse, neglect, and parental rights termination matters.

  • Attend contested mental health commitment hearings.

  • Preside at monthly Concealed Weapons Permit Board meetings.

  • File paternity cases and establish paternity orders.

  • File child support cases and establish child support orders.

  • Provide victims of crime assistance throughout the prosecution of cases.