Washington County v. Day

ELLETT, Justice:

This matter involves the interpretation to be placed upon the statute relating to the representation of indigent defendants charged with crime.

Chapter 171, Laws of Utah 1965, insofar as material provides:

Section 1. The Legislature of the State of Utah hereby declares the following to be minimum standards to be provided by each county for the defense of defendants who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense in criminal cases in the courts and various administrative bodies of the State of Utah:(1) Provide counsel for every indigent person unable to employ counsel…