LITTLE ROCK -- Gov. Asa Hutchinson intends to appoint Charles E. Black of Texarkana, Erin Hunter of De Queen and Jason Barrett of Maumelle as prosecutors starting next year, the governor announced Thursday.
All of their appointments begin Jan. 1 and end Dec. 31, 2022.
Black will replace Stephanie Potter Barrett as prosecutor of the 8th-South Judicial Circuit, the governor's office said. Barrett has been elected to the District 4, Position 2, seat on the state Court of Appeals.
"Charles Black has years of prosecutorial experience and has served the 8th Judicial District-South for the last five years," Hutchinson said.
Black said he had been the chief deputy prosecutor for many years.
Hunter will replace Bryan Chesshir as prosecutor of the 9th-West Judicial Circuit. Chesshir has been elected as a circuit judge.
"Having served in various prosecutorial roles such as De Queen city attorney, drug court prosecuting attorney, and most recently, as Sevier County deputy prosecuting attorney, Ms. Hunter is highly qualified to serve in this role," Hutchinson said.
Barrett will replace Andy Riner as prosecuting attorney of the 18th-West Judicial Circuit. Riner has been elected as a circuit judge.
"Jason Barrett will bring years of experience in private practice and various deputy prosecuting attorney roles to the 18th Judicial District-West as prosecuting attorney," Hutchinson said.