17-68-602. Ethical duties of civil counsel -- County is client.
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Effective 11/6/2025
17-68-602. Ethical duties of civil counsel -- County is client.
(a)An attorney acting as civil counsel under this chapter represents an organization as a client in accordance with Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.13.
(b)The county is the client organization described in Subsection (1)(a) .
(2)The attorney:
(a)does not represent a county commission, county agency, county board, county council, county officer, or county employee;
(b)counsels with the county regarding civil matters; and
(c)receives direction from the county through the county elected officers in accordance with the officers' duties and powers in accordance with law.
(3)Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a) , the attorney may represent an employee named as a party in litigation:
(a)with the approval of the county executive; and
(b)if permitted by law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13 , 2025 Special Session 1