90 Days Forward

The reputation, relationships and employees of the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office have been damaged.  This plan is a blueprint of how, in my first 90 days in office, I will change the direction of this office.  As the first Republican elected to this office in over 30 years, I will prioritize public safety and fiscal responsibility.

Community
  • Immediately start restoring relationships with stake holders such as citizens, the State Bar, community organizations, businesses, law enforcement, and the press.
  • Utilize a regular mode and method for sharing information with the public. This will include information on arrests, convictions and trends.
    • An informed public enhances our ability to fight crime.
Efficiency/Innovation
  • Implement proven methods to reduce repeat offenses and tailor these methods to Minnehaha County.
  • Initiate utilization of effective case management software to streamline work flow and reduce attorney burden.
    • Coronavirus has required us to rethink how to perform the same work in an innovative and versatile way. Moving away from paper files is essential.
  • Consider each plea bargain as an opportunity to negotiate on behalf of the community.
    • By viewing each agreement and plea bargain as an opportunity we can tailor case outcomes to benefit our community.
Office
  • Complete a thorough budget review to ensure each tax payer dollar benefits the community.
  • Establish a formal mentorship program for attorneys and support staff.
    • The people in the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney’s Office are a valuable resource. Investing in them will greatly benefit the community.

 

About

Daniel Haggar is the Minnehaha County State’s Attorney running for re-election.

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I have known Daniel for over fifteen years. He is an asset to the legal community and has always been a man of character. I look forward to the leadership he will bring the Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office.
Chris White
Chris WhiteBrown County State's Attorney
Daniel will be an exemplary State's Attorney for Minnehaha County. He has the necessary experience and passion to serve our community, but more importantly, he has the integrity. I know Daniel will serve tirelessly to do all that he can to improve public safety throughout Minnehaha County, setting a higher standard for our community and for others throughout South Dakota and the region.
Siri Buller
Siri BullerAttorney
It has been my honor and pleasure to know Daniel and his wife for 15 years. I have been there watching the two of them grow into a family, and I've watched Daniel grow into a lawyer. Daniel worked for my law office for two summers. He's bright, dedicated and a hard worker. I'd hire him in a heartbeat. A good public servant starts with a good person-in Daniel, the citizens of Minnehaha County have every bit of what they need.
Lee Schoenbeck
Lee SchoenbeckAttorney, State Senator
As a former co-worker of Daniel's, I know he cares about being a good lawyer and doing good work. He brings energy and vision to every task he undertakes. If there is important work to be done, I would trust him to do it and do it well.
Michael Nadolski
Michael NadolskiAttorney
I have gotten to know Daniel well over the last five years. In that time, I've learned that he is a no-nonsense, driven individual with high standards and impeccable character. He's raised the bar for everyone around him. I can only imagine Daniel would bring these characteristics and influence with him to the Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office.
Eric DeHaan
Eric DeHaanCPA

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