UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 17. Counties |
Chapter 18a. Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney |
Part 5. Counsel for Civil Actions |
§ 17-18a-501. Duties as civil counsel.
Latest version.
- The attorney shall:
(1) appear in, prosecute, and defend each civil action in which the county is a party; (2) prosecute, either directly or through a private contract for debt collection, each action for the recovery of debts, fines, penalties, and forfeitures accruing to the county; (3) prosecute each appeal regarding a civil counsel's duties or functions in which the county is a party; (4) act as the civil legal advisor to the county; and (5) attend the meetings and hearings of the county legislative body as necessary.
Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session