Utah County Public Defender Association

FYI - with the rise in Covid-19 cases, all court patrons and employees need to wear masks when inside court buildings. For now, most hearings will still be held via WebEx. Updates will be posted at www.Utcourts.gov

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“The fundamental principles of equality and fairness cannot be fully realized under our justice systems without a well-resourced public defense system and prompt access to effective assistance of counsel,” Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s declaration states.

In Utah, over 80% of adult criminal defendants and 100% of minors facing juvenile court proceedings are eligible for court-appointed public defenders.

Gov. Cox declares March 18 Utah Public Defense Day SALT LAKE CITY (March 18, 2021) — Gov. Spencer Cox’s commitment to ensure that “all Utahns have equal access to justice,” is reflected in his declaration of March 18th as Public Defense Day. This is a tribute to the momentous 1963 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright, holding th...