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17-18a-801. Public prosecutor’s ethical duties.
An attorney exercising public prosecutor duties under this chapter:

  • (1) is a lawyer representing an organization as a client under the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.13;
  • (2) represents the state as an organizational client;
  • (3) is considered the representative of the state; and
  • (4) is empowered to make commitments for and decisions on behalf of the state.

Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session