§ 63A-14-708. Attorney fees and costs.


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  • (1) A complainant:
    (a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and
    (b) is responsible for payment of the complainant's attorney fees and costs incurred.
    (2) A respondent:
    (a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and
    (b) is responsible for payment of the respondent's attorney fees and costs incurred.
    (3) An attorney who participates in a hearing before the commission shall comply with:
    (a) the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Utah Supreme Court;
    (b) the procedures and requirements of this chapter; and
    (c) the directions of the chair and the commission.
    (4) A violation of Subsection (3) may constitute:
    (a) contempt of the commission under Section 63A-14-705; or
    (b) a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, subject to enforcement by the Utah State Bar.
Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session