Utah § 26B-6-208 Enforcement by division -- Duty of county or district attorney.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-6-208 — Enforcement by division -- Duty of county or district attorney.

Utah § 26B-6-208

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-6Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities

Part 26B-6-2Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-6-208 (2026).

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(1)It is the duty of the county or district attorney, as appropriate under Sections 17-68-302 and 17-68-303, to:

(1)(a) assist and represent the division;

(1)(b) initiate legal proceedings to protect vulnerable adults; and

(1)(c) take appropriate action to prosecute the alleged offenders.

(2)If the county or district attorney fails to act upon the request of the division to provide legal assistance within five business days after the day on which the request is made:

(2)(a) the division may request the attorney general to act; and

(2)(b) the attorney general may, in the attorney general's discretion, assume the responsibilities and carry the action forward in place of the county or district attorney.

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(1) It is the duty of the county or district attorney, as appropriate under Sections 17-68-302 and 17-68-303, to:
(1)(a) assist and represent the division;
(1)(b) initiate legal proceedings to protect vulnerable adults; and
(1)(c) take appropriate action to prosecute the alleged offenders.
(2) If the county or district attorney fails to act upon the request of the division to provide legal assistance within five business days after the day on which the request is made:
(2)(a) the division may request the attorney general to act; and
(2)(b) the attorney general may, in the attorney general's discretion, assume the responsibilities and carry the action forward in place of the county or district attorney.