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County attorney requests, commissioners adopt resolution to appoint special prosecutor

Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners · June 16, 2026
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Summary

County Attorney Dianna Bennett requested a special prosecutor be appointed from another county at no cost to Sheridan County because a deputy county attorney had a family member issued a citation; the Board adopted Resolution 26-06-054 unanimously.

Sheridan County's County Attorney Dianna Bennett asked the Board to appoint a special prosecutor from another county after a deputy county attorney had a family member issued a citation, creating a conflict for prosecution. Bennett said the special prosecutor would be appointed at no cost to the county.

Commissioner Holly Jennings moved to adopt Resolution 26-06-054, "Resolution for Appointment of Special Prosecutor." The Board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution; the minutes record no dissent and provide no additional details about the selected prosecutor or the contracting county.

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