Utah § 53-10-401 - Bureau of Forensic Services -- Creation -- Bureau Chief appointment, qualifications, and compensation.
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§ 53-10-401. Bureau of Forensic Services -- Creation -- Bureau Chief appointment, qualifications, and compensation.
53-10-401. Bureau of Forensic Services -- Creation -- Bureau Chief appointment, qualifications, and compensation.
| (1) | There is created within the division the Bureau of Forensic Services. |
| (2) | The bureau shall be administered by a bureau chief appointed by the division director with the approval of the commissioner. |
| (3) | The bureau chief shall be experienced in administration of criminal justice and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner or division director and as provided by law. |
| (4) | The bureau chief acts under the supervision and control of the division director and may be removed from his position at the will of the commissioner. |
| (5) | The bureau chief shall receive compensation as provided by Title 63A, Chapter 17, Utah State Personnel Management Act. |
Amended by Chapter 345, 2021 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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