Section 17-18a-601 - Assistance to the attorney general(1)(a) The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if: (i) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), the attorney general requests assistance; or(ii) the attorney is required by law to provide assistance.(b) The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would: (i) interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or(ii) create a conflict of interest.(c) The attorney shall cooperate with the attorney general in an investigation.(2) The attorney general shall assist the attorney with a criminal prosecution if a court: (a) finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and(b) recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.Amended by Chapter 24, 2018 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/8/2018.Added by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session ,§ 22, eff. 5/14/2013.