POCATELLO — It appears the case against the Bannock County supervisor of elections is headed toward resolution.

The Idaho Repository of court data shows that Victoria “Tori” Hall is set for sentencing on March 11.

Hall was charged last November with misdemeanor petit theft based on the account of a loss prevention employee at the Chubbuck Wal-Mart store. The employee alleges that late on the evening of Nov. 22, Hall walked through the store, placing multiple items in a cart and then exited the store without paying for those items.

Ian Service, attorney for Bannock County, told the Journal last month that the county would be taking a wait-and-see approach to the incident, opting to allow the case to be adjudicated before deciding what, if any, sanctions should be imposed.

But on Tuesday, Service said that Hall, in agreement with the county, is no longer serving as supervisor of elections. Instead, she has transferred to the county’s Indigent Services office where she will remain.

Service said it is still the county’s intent to assess the situation once the case is completed and decide at that time if any sanctions are needed and what they might be.

Hall has not yet pleaded guilty to any crime. It is not uncommon for a defendant to plead guilty to a misdemeanor crime at the time of sentencing. It is not known whether Hall will be pleading guilty to petit theft or a reduced charge.

Her attorney, Keith Zollinger, did not return calls seeking comment.

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