63A-15-408. Attorney fees and costs.
(1) A person filing a complaint under this chapter: may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; and is responsible for payment of complainant's attorney fees and costs incurred.
(2) A respondent against whom a complaint is filed under this chapter: may, but is not required to, retain legal representation during the complaint review process; except as provided in Subsection, is responsible for payment of the respondent's attorney fees and costs incurred; and (2)(a)(iii) may be entitled to the provision of legal defense by the political subdivision in accordance with Section. 63G-7-902 For purposes of Subsection, a complaint filed against a respondent in accordance with this chapter shall constitute an action against a governmental employee in accordance with Section. (2)(a)(iii) 63G-7-902
(3) An attorney participating in a hearing before the commission shall comply with: the Rules of Professional Conduct established by the Utah Supreme Court; the procedures and requirements of this chapter; and the directions of the chair and commission. A violation of Subsectionmay constitute: (3)(a) contempt of the commission under Section; or 63A-15-404 a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct subject to enforcement by the Utah State Bar.