Utah SB0182 amends attorney access to county jail prisoners, setting conditions and procedures for meetings.

Utah SB0182 modifies the conditions under which attorneys can meet with prisoners in county jails. It mandates that sheriffs allow attorneys to enter jails to meet with prisoners if the attorney is licensed in good standing and the prisoner is a current or former client, a prospective client, a potential witness, or someone with pertinent information. The bill outlines specific procedures, including the provision of a private and confidential space for meetings and the ability to request meetings outside regular hours under special circumstances.

Utah SB0182 amends attorney access to county jail prisoners, setting conditions and procedures for meetings.

Utah SB0182 modifies the conditions under which attorneys can meet with prisoners in county jails. It mandates that sheriffs allow attorneys to enter jails to meet with prisoners if the attorney is licensed in good standing and the prisoner is a current or former client, a prospective client, a potential witness, or someone with pertinent information. The bill outlines specific procedures, including the provision of a private and confidential space for meetings and the ability to request meetings outside regular hours under special circumstances.