A county is a primary administrative and political subdivision of a state, serving as an intermediate level of local government between the state and smaller units such as municipalities. Counties typically provide regional services including law enforcement, courts, public records, and road maintenance across both incorporated and unincorporated areas. While a municipality (such as a city, town, or village) is a self-governing local entity usually contained within a county's boundaries, the...
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