Municipal Prosecutor Amendments expands city attorney duties in Utah to include employing deputies and special deputizing attorneys.
Utah SB0163, Municipal Prosecutor Amendments, expands the duties of city attorneys in Utah. It allows city attorneys to employ deputy attorneys to perform public prosecutor or civil counsel duties. Additionally, city attorneys can specially deputize attorneys licensed in Utah and in good standing with the Utah State Bar for limited times or purposes. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes. This bill took effect on May 6, 2026.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.