Effective 5/8/2018 17-18a-601. Assistance to the attorney general. (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 […]
17-18a-602. Deputy attorneys. (1) The attorney may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel. (2) (a) Subject to the approval of the county attorney, the district attorney may cross deputize a county deputy attorney as a deputy district attorney. (b) Subject to the approval of the district attorney, […]
17-18a-603. Legislative functions. The attorney: (1) may review a state statute; (2) shall review each county ordinance; (3) shall call to the attention of the state Legislature or the county legislative body any defect in the operation of the law; and (4) shall suggest and assist in presenting an amendment to correct the defect. Enacted […]
17-18a-604. Other duties. The attorney shall perform each duty and responsibility of public prosecutor and civil counsel as provided by statute or ordinance. Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
17-18a-605. Prohibited acts. (1) Within the state, the attorney may not consult with or otherwise represent a person charged with a crime, misdemeanor, or breach of a criminal statute or ordinance. (2) A public prosecutor may not prosecute or dismiss in the name of the state a case in which the public prosecutor has previously […]
