Utah § 17-68-601 - Duties as civil counsel.
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§ 17-68-601. Duties as civil counsel.
17-68-601. Duties as civil counsel.
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. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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