This bill amends provisions related to the justice system.
This bill:
- provides that a city attorney may employ a deputy attorney to perform the duties of public prosecutor or civil counsel;
- provides that a city attorney may 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;
- provides that a court may enter a judgment of conviction for a lower degree of offense than established by statute if a defendant, within one year after sentencing, provides substantial assistance in the criminal investigation, arrest, or prosecution of another individual; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76-3-402
Amended 3/3/2026 19:03:795: 76-3-402
Substitute #1: 76-3-402
Enrolled: 10-3-928, 76-3-402
Substitute #2: 10-3-928, 76-3-402