No. 41124 (5-year Review): Rule R25-14. Payment of Attorney's Fees in Death Penalty Cases

DAR File No.: 41124
Filed: 01/06/2017 11:31:54 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 78B-9-202(3) directs the Division of Finance to establish rules governing the payment of attorney fees and litigation expenses for indigent post-conviction death penalty petitioners.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There has not been any written comments received during and since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Subsection 78B-9-202(3) continues to require this rule. The Division of Finance continues to make payments under this program as required by the courts. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Administrative Services
Finance
Room 2110 STATE OFFICE BLDG
450 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• John Reidhead at the above address, by phone at 801-538-1678, by FAX at 801-538-3244, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/06/2017

Authorized by:

John Reidhead, Director

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