2012 Utah Code
Title 63A - Utah Administrative Services Code
Article 14 - Review of Executive Branch Ethics Complaints
Section 708 - Attorney fees and costs.

(1) A complainant:

(a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and

(b) is responsible for payment of the complainant's attorney fees and costs incurred.

(2) A respondent:

(a) may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and

(b) is responsible for payment of the respondent's attorney fees and costs incurred.

(3) An attorney who participates in a hearing before the commission shall comply with:

(a) the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Utah Supreme Court;

(b) the procedures and requirements of this chapter; and

(c) the directions of the chair and the commission.

(4) A violation of Subsection (3) may constitute:

(a) contempt of the commission under Section 63A-14-705; or

(b) a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, subject to enforcement by the Utah State Bar.

Enacted by Chapter 426, 2013 General Session