Utah Statutes
§ 26B-6-208 — Enforcement by division -- Duty of county or district attorney.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities·Part 26B-6-2 Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
(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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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 16, 2025 Special Session 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.