Utah Code § 17-18a-501 : COUNTIES — POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNTY AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY — COUNSEL FOR CIVIL ACTIONS —18a-501 - Duties as civil counsel

The attorney 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.

Utah Code § 17-18a-501

Added by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session ,§ 17, eff. 5/14/2013.
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