Utah Code 17-18a-501. Duties as civil counsel
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The attorney shall:
(1) appear in, prosecute, and defend each civil action in which the county is a party;
Terms Used In Utah Code 17-18a-501
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Legislative: when used to describe the powers, duties, or functions of a county commission or council, refers to:(3)(a) the power and duty to enact ordinances, levy taxes, and establish budgets; and(3)(b) those powers, duties, and functions that, under constitutional and statutory provisions and through long usage and accepted practice and custom at the federal and state level, have come to be regarded as belonging to the legislative branch of government. See Utah Code 17-50-101
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(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.