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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A person filing a complaint under this chapter:
(a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and
(b) is responsible for payment of complainant's attorney fees and costs incurred.
(2)(a) A respondent against whom a complaint is filed under this chapter:
(i) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process;
(ii) except as provided in Subsection (2)(a)(iii), is responsible for payment of the respondent's attorney fees and costs incurred; and
(iii) may be entitled to the provision of legal defense by the political subdivision in accordance with Section 63G-7-902.
(b) For purposes of Subsection (2)(a)(iii), a complaint filed against a respondent in accordance with this chapter shall constitute an action against a governmental employee in accordance with Section 63G-7-902.
(3)(a) An attorney participating in a hearing before the commission shall comply with:
(i) the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Utah Supreme Court;
(ii) the procedures and requirements of this chapter; and
(iii) the directions of the chair and commission.
(b) A violation of Subsection (3)(a) may constitute:
(i) contempt of the commission under Section 63A-15-404; or
(ii) a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct subject to enforcement by the Utah State Bar.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 63A. Utah Government Operations Code § 63A-15-408. Attorney fees and costs - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-63a-utah-government-operations-code/ut-code-sect-63a-15-408/
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