Release – Anne Hajek Recommended by Attorney General Jackley to Board of Pardons and Paroles

Pat Powers

Anne Hajek Recommended by Attorney General Jackley to Board of Pardons and Paroles

PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the recommendation of Anne Hajek of Sioux Falls, S.D. to the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Hajek will fill the vacancy left by Don Holloway, effective January 23, 2018.

“Anne’s legislative and local government experience, along with her strong sense of fairness and concern for public safety, will serve South Dakota well,” said Jackley.

“I want to extend my appreciation to Don Holloway for his dedicated service on the Parole Board. He too has dedicated his life to public service and has been a strong leader in protecting our communities,” added Jackley.

Anne Hajek has dedicated numerous years to public service, including being twice elected to the Sioux Falls City Council, and the Minnehaha County Commission and one term in the House of Representatives where she served on the House Judiciary Committee. Anne practiced law in Sioux Falls for 24 years, and prior to that was an educator and school counselor. She brings a diversified background to the Board.

The Board of Pardons and Paroles is a nine member appointed board charged with the authority to make decisions of parole, the revocation of parole, and parole policy and procedures. Three of the board members are appointed by the Governor of South Dakota, three are appointed by the Attorney General, and the remaining three are appointed by the South Dakota Supreme Court.

This appointment is subject to final confirmation by the South Dakota Senate.

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4 thoughts on “Release – Anne Hajek Recommended by Attorney General Jackley to Board of Pardons and Paroles”

  1. Sorry, but this is not much of an improvement over the last nominee, she’s another wacky liberal Republican who’s in the wrong party. She always appears like she’s high on something.

  2. Anne Hayek has the perfect balance for administering justice and administering mercy, the primary attribute required of the position. She also will do the work to read the long files of those to come before the board.

    I know everyone wants to make everything ideological or political. But sometimes good government just needs good people willing to do the hard work. Anne is that person.

      1. I don’t have the honor to know her personally, but she seems a TERRIFIC lady. Congratulations!

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