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Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-18a-601. Assistance to the attorney general

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1)(a) The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if:

(i) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the attorney general requests assistance; or

(ii) the attorney is required by law to provide assistance.

(b) The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would:

(i) interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or

(ii) create a conflict of interest.

(c) The attorney shall cooperate with the attorney general in an investigation.

(2) The attorney general shall assist the attorney with a criminal prosecution if a court:

(a) finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and

(b) recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.

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