| (1) |
The state attorney general shall employ an attorney licensed to practice law in Utah who:
Terms Used In Utah Code 67-5-27- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
| (a) |
has knowledge of the law related to mortgage fraud; and |
| (b) |
preferably also has background or expertise in investigating and prosecuting mortgage fraud. |
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| (2) |
The primary responsibility of the attorney employed under Subsection (1) is the prosecution of real estate fraud. |
| (3) |
The state attorney general may employ clerks, interns, or other personnel as necessary to assist the attorney employed under Subsection (1). |
Enacted by Chapter 370, 2008 General Session
