17-68-304. Assistance to the attorney general.
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Effective 11/6/2025
17-68-304. Assistance to the attorney general.
(a)The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if:
(i)except as provided in Subsection (1)(b) , the attorney general requests assistance; or
(ii)the attorney is required by law to provide assistance.
(b)The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would:
(i)interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or
(ii)create a conflict of interest.
(c)The attorney shall cooperate with the attorney general in an investigation.
(2)The attorney general shall assist the attorney with a criminal prosecution if a court:
(a)finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and
(b)recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13 , 2025 Special Session 1