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Utah County delays vote on proposed Prosecutorial Review Board after hours of public testimony
Summary
After hours of public comment from legal advocates, victims' advocates and county prosecutors, the Utah County Commission voted 3–0 to continue consideration of a resolution to create a Prosecutorial Review Board for one week so commissioners can refine language on membership, subpoena powers and protections for sensitive material.
The Utah County Commission on Tuesday heard extensive public testimony for and against a proposed Prosecutorial Review Board and voted to continue the item for one week to allow staff and commissioners to refine the resolution’s language.
Supporters, led by Connor Boyack of the Libertas Institute, urged the commission to adopt a narrowly tailored review board to provide independent fact‑finding and oversight of prosecutorial conduct. "This does not step on anyone's toes," Boyack said, describing the…
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