County Attorney’s Office turns to state for help prosecuting homicide cases
The Flathead County Justice Center on South Main Street in Kalispell. (Derrick Perkins/Daily Inter Lake)
Struggling with a shortage of attorneys, the Flathead County Attorney’s Office received approval last week to draw on the state Department of Justice for help prosecuting a trio of homicide cases.
The office is down four attorneys with another set to depart shortly, said County Attorney Travis Ahner. The staffing shortage prompted his office to arrange for the appointment of special county attorneys via the state Prosecution Services Bureau through the Montana Department of Justice.
Commissioners approved the request Feb. 22.
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