SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — The Minnehaha County Commission is taking applications for State’s Attorney.
Aaron McGowan resigned earlier this month.
2nd Circuit Presiding Judge Robin Houwman appointed Crystal Johnson to serve as interim State’s Attorney.
The person selected will serve out the remainder of the term of office until January 2021.
Applications are due December 27.
Below is the news release from Minnehaha County Commission.
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The Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for State’s Attorney. Candidates must be duly licensed to practice as an attorney or counselor at law by the Supreme Court of South Dakota and a resident of Minnehaha County. The State’s Attorney’s Office is comprised of approximately 60 staff members responsible for the prosecution of adult and juvenile crimes as well as the civil representation of Minnehaha County. The Office has a budget of over $5 million.
The selected candidate will complete the current State’s Attorney term. The position is up for election in 2020 with the new term beginning early 2021.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume by 5 p.m. on December 27th to:
Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners Commission Office 415 N. Dakota Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Questions regarding the process should be directed to Carol Muller, Commission Administrative Officer, at 605-367-4206.
