PROSECUTES CRIMINAL CASES, ADVOCATES FOR VICTIM'S RIGHTS
The Pennington County State's Attorney is the chief prosecutor of adult and juvenile crimes
in Pennington County. Other responsibilities include protecting children who may be living in abusive or
neglectful homes, representing the County in all legal matters, working with other states in returning
fugitives and extraditing suspects, etc.
The State's Attorney Office also has a Juvenile Diversion Program which is
designed to help juvenile offenders understand the consequences of their crimes and help them make better choices
about their futures and Victim's Assistance which is concerned with
the rights and fair treatment of victims and witnesses during their contact with the criminal justice
system. |
