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County appoints state elder-justice prosecutor as special deputy attorney to assist elder-exploitation case
Summary
Commissioners appointed Assistant Attorney General Michael L. Fanning as a special deputy county attorney to assist with investigation and possible prosecution of an elder-exploitation case; the resolution states the state will not charge legal fees for attorney time but the county remains responsible for investigation/trial costs.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025-20 on May 21, appointing Assistant Attorney General Michael L. Fanning as a special deputy county attorney to assist in the investigation and potential prosecution of a Montana Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation elder-exploitation matter (case number cited in the resolution).
The resolution notes state code authority for such appointments and states Michael L. Fanning is a duly appointed assistant attorney general in good standing. The resolution specifies that the elder justice prosecutor will charge no legal fees for attorney time provided under the appointment; the county will remain responsible for investigation expenses, witness fees, and trial costs, with expenditures greater than $500 requiring prior approval from the county attorney.
Commissioners moved and adopted the resolution by voice vote, expressing that the appointment will help relieve prosecutorial workload and provide experienced assistance in this type of case.
