R671-103. Attorneys, R671. Pardons (Board of), Administration, Utah Administrative Code

Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019)

R671. Pardons (Board of), Administration

R671-103-1. Attorneys

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(1) Only attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Utah may appear and represent an inmate, offender, or petitioner before the Board.

(2) A person may not act as an attorney or represent any inmate, offender, or petitioner before the Board if:

(a) the person has been prohibited from doing so by Board order entered pursuant to the Board's inherent powers or this rule; or

(b) the person is disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in Utah or any other jurisdiction.

(3) An attorney may not represent anyone in connection with a matter in which the attorney participated personally and substantially as a judge or other adjudicative officer or law clerk to such a person, or as an arbitrator, mediator or other third party neutral unless all parties to the matter give informed consent.

(4) An attorney who has formally served as a public officer or employee of the government shall not otherwise represent a client in connection with a matter in which the attorney participated personally and substantially as a public officer or employee, unless the appropriate government agency gives its informed consent, confirmed in writing, to the representation.

R671-103-2. Prohibiting Attorney Appearance and Representation

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(1) The Board may prohibit any attorney from representing any offender before the Board if the Board determines that the attorney:

(a) has violated any federal, state or local law or ordinance;

(b) is disbarred or suspended in Utah or any other jurisdiction;

(d) has violated any rule or regulation of the Department of Corrections regarding facility integrity or security;

(e) has violated any of the Rules of Professional Responsibility as promulgated by the Utah Supreme Court; or

(f) has violated any of the Board's Administrative Rules.