(1) The attorney may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel. (2) (a) Subject to the approval of the county attorney, the district attorney may cross deputize a county deputy attorney as a deputy district attorney. (b) Subject to the approval of the district attorney, the county attorney may cross deputize a deputy district attorney as a deputy county attorney. (3) The county attorney may specially deputize, for a limited time or limited purpose, an attorney licensed to practice law in the state and in good standing with the Utah State Bar as a deputy to assist in any public prosecutor or civil counsel duties specified in the special deputization. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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