R671-103-1. Attorneys

  (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.