Highland and Alpine Cities are seeking to contract for Criminal Prosecuting Services for the Highland Justice Court beginning at the latest by February 26, 2026. Previously, the Cities had contracted with Hansen Law for prosecuting services since at least 2009. Hansen law has opted to discontinue its prosecuting services for the Cities due to increased demands on their office. While the Cities anticipate contracting with a firm for prosecuting services, per state law, one individual will be appointed as each City’s Prosecuting Attorney. Functions of the Criminal Prosecuting Attorney include: • Screening, filing, and prosecuting all Class B and Class C misdemeanors, infractions, and city code violations. • Managing criminal cases from police submission through disposition (pleas, trials, appeals). • Initiating and prosecuting actions to protect the City’s interests including preparation of pleadings and briefs, oral arguments, conducting trials and plea negotiations, responding to appeals.
