"I finally figured out that five terms is enough," Wilson said Monday. "All totaled, I've spent 30 years in the County Attorney's Office, 20 as the elected county attorney. I feel it's time to move on."

The legal arm of Davis County expanded in size significantly during his years in office, mused the 62-year-old Republican.

"Our victim-services division started in 1987 and has become one of the model offices in the state," said Wilson, also speaking with pride of the county's drug court and drug-diversion programs, which focus on rehabilitation rather than incarceration.

Wilson acknowledged some of his criminal cases will live with him the rest of his days - "the cases that are most memorable but also the most tragic and sad, where children have been abused or murdered."

Wilson's future could include a return to private practice and a future run for the Utah Legislature, he said.

However, he still has nine months on the job, with several projects to complete.

"I'm not done yet," Wilson said, giving thanks to the voters who elected him to five terms.

Vying to replace Wilson are Republicans George Diumenti and Troy Rawlings.

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