- (1) This rule is enacted pursuant to Section 78B-9-202.
- (2) The purpose of the rule is to establish the procedures for payment of attorney's fees and litigation expenses by the Division of Finance to legal counsel appointed by courts to represent indigent persons sentenced to death who request representation to file an action under Title 78B, Chapter 9, Post-Conviction Remedies Act.
- (3) All payments under this rule are subject to the availability of funds appropriated by the Utah State Legislature for the purpose of making these payments.
- (4) This rule applies to fees and expenses incurred on and following the effective date of this rule.
KEY: attorney's, fees, capital punishment, post-conviction
Date of Last Change: August 19, 2008
Notice of Continuation: March 10, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 78B-9-202