Full text of Utah Utah Code § 17-68-201 — County attorney and district attorney serve as county officers -- Eligibility for private practice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-68-201. County attorney and district attorney serve as county officers -- Eligibility for private practice.
Effective 11/6/2025
17-68-201.
County attorney and district attorney serve as county officers -- Eligibility for private practice.
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| (a) | If the boundaries of a prosecution district are located entirely within one county, the district attorney of the prosecution district is an elected county officer of that county. |
| (b) | If the boundaries of a prosecution district include more than one county, the interlocal agreement that creates that prosecution district in accordance with Section 17-68-305 may designate the district attorney as an elected officer in one or more of the counties in which the prosecution district is located. |
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| (3) | The district attorney:
| (a) | is a full-time employee of the prosecution district; and |
| (b) | may not engage in the private practice of law. |
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| (4) | A county attorney may:
| (a) | serve as a part-time employee; and |
| (b) | engage in the private practice of law, subject to Section 17-68-306 and the Rules of Professional Conduct. |
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
13, 2025 Special Session 1
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 17-68-201
What does Utah Code § 17-68-201 cover?
Section 17-68-201 ("County attorney and district attorney serve as county officers -- Eligibility for private practice.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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How does Utah § 17-68-201 apply to my situation?
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