Utah Statutes
§ 17-68-601 — Duties as civil counsel.
Utah·Title 17 Counties·Ch. 17-68 County and District Attorney·Part 17-68-6 Counsel for Civil Matters
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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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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