17-68-304. Assistance to the attorney general.
(1) The attorney shall appear and assist the attorney general in criminal and civil legal matters involving the state if: except as provided in Subsection, the attorney general requests assistance; or (1)(b) the attorney is required by law to provide assistance. The attorney is not required to provide, if requested, the attorney general assistance if the attorney's assistance would: interfere with the attorney's duties and responsibilities to the county; or create a conflict of interest. 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: finds that the attorney is unable to satisfactorily and adequately perform the duties of prosecuting a criminal case; and recommends that the attorney seek additional legal assistance.