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Commissioners adopt Resolution 2026‑13 appointing Elder Justice Division attorneys as special deputy county attorneys
Summary
By unanimous vote the board adopted Resolution 2026‑13 to appoint attorneys from the Elder Justice Division of the Montana Attorney General's Office as special deputy county attorneys to assist with Lincoln County cause DC‑26‑24; the resolution cites Montana Code Annotated provisions and provides for reimbursement of reasonable costs.
The board adopted Resolution 2026‑13 appointing attorneys employed by the Elder Justice Division of the Montana Attorney General’s Office as special deputy county attorneys to assist in Lincoln County cause number DC‑26‑24.
The resolution cites Montana Code Annotated sections authorizing appointment of another attorney to perform criminal services for the county and directs that the attorneys be appointed to assist with the referenced matter. It states the special deputies will perform services without payment of a fee by Lincoln County but allows reimbursement for reasonable costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution; the resolution becomes effective immediately upon adoption.
Commissioners discussed that the county commonly appoints special prosecutors when conflicts of interest or case needs arise and the motion to adopt the resolution was moved, seconded and approved.
