Utah § 17-68-601 Duties as civil counsel.

Utah Statutes

§ 17-68-601 — Duties as civil counsel.

Utah § 17-68-601

Title 17Counties

Ch. 17-68County and District Attorney

Part 17-68-6Counsel for Civil Matters

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Utah Code Ann. § 17-68-601 (2026).

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The attorney serves as civil counsel to the county and 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.

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The attorney serves as civil counsel to the county and 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.