Utah HB0091 amends the presumption of indigency for legal representation in criminal cases.

Utah HB0091 modifies the criteria for determining indigency in criminal cases. It mandates that courts presume an individual is indigent if they are incarcerated and the incarceration period is at least consecutive days. The bill also allows courts to find an individual indigent if their income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or if they lack sufficient means to pay for legal counsel. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0091 amends the presumption of indigency for legal representation in criminal cases.

Utah HB0091 modifies the criteria for determining indigency in criminal cases. It mandates that courts presume an individual is indigent if they are incarcerated and the incarceration period is at least consecutive days. The bill also allows courts to find an individual indigent if their income is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level or if they lack sufficient means to pay for legal counsel. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.