The Lawrence County State's Attorney serves the citizens of our county and of South Dakota as the chief prosecutor of adult and juvenile crimes occurring in Lawrence County. The office staff are committed, and work together with law enforcement, to help preserve the quality of life and low crime rates enjoyed by those who reside in Lawrence County
While the principal responsibility of the office is the prosecution of adult and juvenile crime, the office has the duty of protecting children who may be living in abusive or neglectful homes.