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House codifies prosecutorial agreements with witnesses, sponsors say practice now statutory
Summary
House Bill 87 clarifies and codifies prosecutor agreements (diversion, charge reduction, recommendations to courts) so defense counsel and cooperating witnesses can enforce promises by prosecutors; supporters said the bill reflects current practice and does not bind judges. The House passed the bill and referred it to the Senate.
The Utah House voted to pass House Bill 87, a measure codifying prosecutors’ agreements with cooperating witnesses on diversion, charge reductions or other compromises that prosecutors may offer in exchange for testimony.
Sponsor Representative Harwick told the House the bill formalizes…
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