Chief appellate officer -- Qualifications -- Staff.

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  • (1)
    • (a) After consulting with the commission, the executive director shall appoint a chief appellate officer.
    • (b) When appointing the chief appellate officer, the executive director shall give preference to an individual with experience in adult criminal appellate defense representation.
  • (2) The chief appellate officer shall be an active member of the Utah State Bar with an appropriate background and experience to serve as the chief appellate officer.
  • (3) The chief appellate officer shall carry out the duties of the division described in Section 78B-22-903.
  • (4) The chief appellate officer shall:
    • (a) provide appellate defense services in a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class;
    • (b) hire staff as necessary to carry out the duties of the division described in Section 78B-22-903; and
    • (c) perform all other duties that are necessary for the division to carry out the division's statutory duties.




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