Utah § 17-68-306 - Prohibited acts.
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§ 17-68-306. Prohibited acts.
17-68-306. 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:
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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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What does Utah Code § 17-68-306 cover?
Section 17-68-306 ("Prohibited acts.") 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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