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UT Code § 17-18a-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 4 - Public Prosecutor Duties|Section 402 - Pretrial responsibilities.

17-18a-402. Pretrial responsibilities.    (1)   (a) A public prosecutor shall:   (i) institute proceedings before the proper court:   (A) for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense; or     (B) if the prosecutor has probable cause to believe that a public offense has been committed and a grand jury has been convened by a court;       (ii) draw all indictments and information for offenses against:   (A) the laws of the state occurring within the county; and     (B) the criminal ordinances of the county;       (iii) cause all persons under indictment or informed against to be speedily arraigned for crimes charged; and     (iv) issue subpoenas for all witnesses for the state or for the county in the prosecution of a criminal ordinance.       (b) A public prosecutor described in Subsection (1)(a)(i)(B) shall:   (i) assist and attend the deliberations of the grand jury; and     (ii) prepare all necessary indictments and arrange for the subpoena of witnesses to appear before the grand jury.         (2) The public prosecutor may:   (a) examine as to the sufficiency of an appearance bond that may be tendered to the court; and     (b) upon a court order:   (i) institute proceedings for the recovery upon forfeiture of a bond running to the state or county; and     (ii) enforce the collection of a bond described in Subsection (2)(b)(i).         (3) The public prosecutor is authorized to grant transactional immunity to a witness for violation of a state statute or county criminal ordinance.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-403 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 4 - Public Prosecutor Duties|Section 403 - Appeal.

17-18a-403. Appeal.    (1) A public prosecutor shall assist and cooperate, as required by the attorney general, in a case that may be appealed to the Court of Appeals or Utah Supreme Court regarding a criminal violation of state statute.     (2) A public prosecutor shall appear and prosecute all appeals, in the appropriate court, for a crime charged as a misdemeanor in district court or as a violation of a county criminal ordinance.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-404 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 4 - Public Prosecutor Duties|Section 404 - Juvenile proceedings.

 Effective 9/1/2021  17-18a-404. Juvenile proceedings.  For a proceeding involving an offense committed by a minor as defined in Section 80-1-102, a public prosecutor shall:  (1) review cases in accordance with Title 80, Chapter 6, Juvenile Justice; and     (2) appear and prosecute for the state in the juvenile court of the county.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-405 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 4 - Public Prosecutor Duties|Section 405 - Civil responsibilities of public prosecutors.

 Effective 5/13/2014  17-18a-405. Civil responsibilities of public prosecutors.  A public prosecutor may act as legal counsel to the state, county, government agency, or government entity regarding the following matters of civil law:  (1) bail bond forfeiture actions;     (2) actions for the forfeiture of property or contraband, as provided in Title 24, Forfeiture and Disposition of Property Act;     (3) civil actions incidental to or appropriate to supplement a public prosecutor's duties, including an injunction, a habeas corpus, a declaratory action, or an extraordinary writ action, in which the interests of the state may be affected; and     (4) any other civil duties related to criminal prosecution that are otherwise provided by statute.    Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 5 - Counsel for Civil Actions|Section 501 - Duties as civil counsel.

17-18a-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.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 5 - Counsel for Civil Actions|Section 502 - Civil violation of county ordinance.

17-18a-502. Civil violation of county ordinance.  The civil counsel shall enforce and prosecute, in the appropriate court, civil violations of a county ordinance.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-503 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 5 - Counsel for Civil Actions|Section 503 - Legal opinions.

17-18a-503. Legal opinions.  The civil counsel shall prepare a legal opinion in writing to a county officer on matters relating to the duties of the respective officer's office.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-504 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 5 - Counsel for Civil Actions|Section 504 - Review and approve as to form.

17-18a-504. Review and approve as to form.  The civil counsel shall review and approve as to form and legality each county contract, ordinance, regulation, real estate document, conveyance, and legal document.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-505 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 5 - Counsel for Civil Actions|Section 505 - Escheats to the state.

17-18a-505. Escheats to the state.  The civil counsel shall:  (1) assist in determining what estate or property located within the county escheates or reverts to the state; and     (2) provide assistance to the county assessor and the state auditor in discovering and recovering an escheat.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-601 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 6 - General Duties and Prohibitions|Section 601 - Assistance to the attorney general.

 Effective 5/8/2018  17-18a-601. Assistance to the attorney general.    (1)   (a) The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if:   (i) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the attorney general requests assistance; or     (ii) the attorney is required by law to provide assistance.       (b) The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would:   (i) interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or     (ii) create a conflict of interest.       (c) The attorney shall cooperate with the attorney general in an investigation.       (2) The attorney general shall assist the attorney with a criminal prosecution if a court:   (a) finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and     (b) recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.      Amended by Chapter 24, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-602 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 6 - General Duties and Prohibitions|Section 602 - Deputy attorneys.

17-18a-602. Deputy attorneys.    (1) The attorney may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel.     (2)   (a) Subject to the approval of the county attorney, the district attorney may cross deputize a county deputy attorney as a deputy district attorney.     (b) Subject to the approval of the district attorney, the county attorney may cross deputize a deputy district attorney as a deputy county attorney.       (3) The county attorney may specially deputize, for a limited time or limited purpose, an attorney licensed to practice law in the state and in good standing with the Utah State Bar as a deputy to assist in any public prosecutor or civil counsel duties specified in the special deputization.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-603 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 6 - General Duties and Prohibitions|Section 603 - Legislative functions.

17-18a-603. Legislative functions.  The attorney:  (1) may review a state statute;     (2) shall review each county ordinance;     (3) shall call to the attention of the state Legislature or the county legislative body any defect in the operation of the law; and     (4) shall suggest and assist in presenting an amendment to correct the defect.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-604 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 6 - General Duties and Prohibitions|Section 604 - Other duties.

17-18a-604. Other duties.  The attorney shall perform each duty and responsibility of public prosecutor and civil counsel as provided by statute or ordinance.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-605 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 6 - General Duties and Prohibitions|Section 605 - Prohibited acts.

17-18a-605. Prohibited acts.    (1) Within the state, the attorney may not consult with or otherwise represent a person charged with a crime, misdemeanor, or breach of a criminal statute or ordinance.     (2) A public prosecutor may not prosecute or dismiss in the name of the state a case in which the public prosecutor has previously acted as legal counsel for the accused.     (3) A public prosecutor may not after the filing of an indictment or information and without the consent of the court:   (a) compromise a prosecution; or     (b) enter a plea of nolle prosequi.      Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 7 - Prosecution District|Section 701 - Creation of a prosecution district.

17-18a-701. Creation of a prosecution district.  A county legislative body may, by ordinance, create a countywide prosecution district.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 7 - Prosecution District|Section 702 - Multicounty prosecution district.

17-18a-702. Multicounty prosecution district.    (1)   (a) Subject to Subsection (2), two or more counties, whether or not contiguous, may enter into an agreement in accordance with Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, to create and maintain a prosecution district.     (b) A prosecution district described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include all of the area within the boundaries of each county party to the agreement.       (2) A county may not enter into an agreement to create a multicounty prosecution district unless each county entering into the agreement is located within a single judicial district, as described in Section 78A-1-102, with the other party counties.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-703 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 7 - Prosecution District|Section 703 - Dissolution of prosecution district.

17-18a-703. Dissolution of prosecution district.    (1) A county legislative body of a prosecution district described in Section 17-18a-701, or the legislative bodies of multiple counties within a multicounty prosecution district described in Section 17-18a-702, may not dissolve the prosecution district or multicounty prosecution district, respectively, during the term of office of an elected or appointed district attorney.     (2) Each county legislative body shall ensure that an ordinance dissolving a prosecution district within a single county or an interlocal agreement dissolving a prosecution district within multiple counties:   (a) is enacted before February 1 of the year in which the regular general election, as defined in Section 20A-1-102, is held to elect an attorney; and     (b) takes effect on the first Monday in January after the year in which the attorney is elected.      Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-801 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 8 - Ethical Responsibilities|Section 801 - Public prosecutor's ethical duties.

17-18a-801. Public prosecutor's ethical duties.  An attorney exercising public prosecutor duties under this chapter:  (1) is a lawyer representing an organization as a client under the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.13;     (2) represents the state as an organizational client;     (3) is considered the representative of the state; and     (4) is empowered to make commitments for and decisions on behalf of the state.    Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-802 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 8 - Ethical Responsibilities|Section 802 - Representation by civil counsel -- County is client.

17-18a-802. Representation by civil counsel -- County is client.    (1)   (a) An attorney acting as civil counsel under this chapter represents an organization as a client in accordance with Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.13.     (b) The county is the client organization described in Subsection (1)(a).       (2) The attorney:   (a) does not represent a county commission, county agency, county board, county council, county officer, or county employee;     (b) counsels with the county regarding civil matters; and     (c) receives direction from the county through the county elected officers in accordance with the officers' duties and powers in accordance with law.       (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), the attorney may represent an employee named as a party in litigation:   (a) with the approval of the county executive; and     (b) if permitted by law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.      Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-18a-803 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 18a - Powers and Duties of County and District Attorney|Part 8 - Ethical Responsibilities|Section 803 - License suspended -- Vacancy.

17-18a-803. License suspended -- Vacancy.  If the attorney is suspended or disbarred from the practice of law in the state, the attorney's office is vacant immediately upon suspension or disbarment.  Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title and scope.

17-19a-101. Title and scope.    (1) This chapter is known as "County Auditor."     (2)   (a) This chapter applies to a county of the first class.     (b)   (i) On or before December 31, 2014, a county of the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class is not subject to the provisions of this chapter; and     (ii) on or after January 1, 2015, a county of the second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class is subject to the provisions of this chapter.        Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

17-19a-102. Definitions.    (1) "Account" or "accounting" means:   (a) the systematic recording, classification, or summarizing of a financial transaction or event; and     (b) the interpretation or presentation of the result of an action described in Subsection (1)(a).       (2) "Audit" or "auditing" means an examination that is a formal analysis of a county account or county financial record:   (a) to verify accuracy, completeness, or compliance with an internal control;     (b) to give a fair presentation of a county's financial status; and     (c) that conforms to the uniform classification of accounts established by the state auditor.       (3) "Book" means a financial record of the county, regardless of a record's format.     (4)   (a) "Budget" or "budgeting" means a process or activity conducted by the budget officer related to the preparation or presentation of a proposed or tentative budget as provided in Chapter 36, Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act for Counties.     (b) "Budget" or "budgeting" includes:   (i) a revenue projection;     (ii) a budget request compilation; or     (iii) the performance of an activity described in Subsection (4)(b)(i) or (ii).         (5) "Budget officer" means a person described in Section 17-19a-203.     (6)   (a) "Claim" means under the color of law:   (i) a demand presented for money or damages; or     (ii) a cause of action presented for money or damages.       (b) "Claim" does not mean a routine, uncontested, or regular payment, including a bill, purchase, or payroll.       (7) "Performance audit" means a review and audit as described in Subsection 17-19a-206(3) of a county program, county operation, county management system, or county agency to:   (a) review procedures, activities, or policies; and     (b) determine whether the county is achieving the best levels of economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.      Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 201 - Seal.

17-19a-201. Seal.    (1) The county legislative body shall furnish the auditor a seal in accordance with Subsection (2).     (2) The seal shall contain or be impressed with:   (a) the name of the county; and     (b) "State of Utah, County Auditor."      Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 202 - General duties.

17-19a-202. General duties.  A county auditor shall perform:  (1) in accordance with Section 17-19a-205, an accounting duty or service described in this chapter or otherwise required by law;     (2) an auditing duty or service described in this chapter or otherwise required by law; and     (3) other duties as may be required by law.    Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-203 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 203 - Budget officer.

 Effective 3/15/2018  17-19a-203. Budget officer.  The budget officer of a county is designated by:  (1) in a county commission form of government described in Section 17-52a-201 or an expanded county commission form of government described in Section 17-52a-202, the county commission;     (2) in the county executive-council form of government described in Section 17-52a-203, the county executive; or     (3) in the council-manager form of government described in Section 17-52a-204, the county council.    Amended by Chapter 68, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-204 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 204 - Auditing services.

17-19a-204. Auditing services.    (1)   (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b) and subject to Subsection (2), a county auditor is authorized to audit the financial records and accounts of a:   (i) county office;     (ii) county department;     (iii) county division;     (iv) county justice court; or     (v) any other county entity.       (b) The county auditor may not audit the auditor's own office, including any of the county auditor's financial records or accounts.       (2) The county auditor shall perform an audit:   (a) as needed, as defined by good management practices and the standards of the profession; and     (b) based on the auditor's professional judgement, taking into account considerations related to risk and materiality.       (3) Nothing in this section may be construed to affect a county legislative body's authority under Section 17-53-212 or a county executive's authority under Section 17-53-303.    Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-205 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 205 - Accounting services.

17-19a-205. Accounting services.    (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), the county auditor shall provide accounting services for the county as established by ordinance.     (2) The county legislative body may, by ordinance, delegate an accounting service provided for or executed on behalf of the entire county:   (a) to the county executive; or     (b) to an office's or department's officer or director.       (3) If a county legislative body delegates an accounting service in accordance with Subsection (2), the legislative body shall make the delegation:   (a) in accordance with good management practice to foster effectiveness, efficiency, and the adequate protection of a county asset; and     (b) by considering appropriate checks and balances within county government.      Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session
UT Code § 17-19a-206 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 17 - Counties|Chapter 19a - County Auditor|Part 2 - Powers and Duties|Section 206 - Performance audit services.

17-19a-206. Performance audit services.    (1)   (a) A county auditor shall, under the direction and supervision of the county legislative body or county executive and subject to Subsections (1)(b) and (2), provide performance audit services for a county office, department, division, or other county entity.     (b) A county auditor may not conduct a performance audit of the auditor's own office.       (2) The county legislative body or county executive shall establish the goals and nature of a performance audit and related services.     (3) A performance audit conducted in accordance with this section may include a review and audit of the following:   (a) the honesty and integrity of financial and other affairs;     (b) the accuracy and reliability of financial and management reports;     (c) the adequacy of financial controls to safeguard public funds;     (d) the management and staff adherence to statute, ordinance, policies, and legislative intent;     (e) the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of operational performance;     (f) the accomplishment of intended objectives; and     (g) whether management, financial, and information systems are adequate and effective.      Enacted by Chapter 17, 2012 General Session