Assistance to the attorney general.

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  • (1)
    • (a) The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if:
      • (i) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the attorney general requests assistance; or
      • (ii) the attorney is required by law to provide assistance.
    • (b) The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would:
      • (i) interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or
      • (ii) create a conflict of interest.
    • (c) The attorney shall cooperate with the attorney general in an investigation.
  • (2) The attorney general shall assist the attorney with a criminal prosecution if a court:
    • (a) finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and
    • (b) recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.




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