Satterberg, former prosecutor Norm Maleng's long-time chief of staff, is the temporary replacement for Maleng, who died last week.

Meanwhile, officials announced that a public memorial service for Maleng will be held at the University of Washington's Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Saturday at 5 p.m.

Maleng, one of the longest-serving elected officials in state history, died after collapsing at a University of Washington event on Thursday night.

Tributes of flowers and cards poured into the King County Courthouse last week as tearful staff members recalled him as a man of boundless energy, reflection and integrity.

Maleng had been King County's elected prosecutor since 1978. Satterberg had been his chief of staff for 17 years.

Satterberg will be acting prosecutor for 60 days while the King County Republican Central Committee submits the names of three possible interim prosecutors who will fill the position until a prosecutor is elected on Nov. 6 to fill out the remainder of Maleng's term.