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Cottonwood Heights seeks statute clarifications for contract prosecutors; police flag unfunded Guardian program and gaps in image‑sharing laws
Summary
City attorneys and police told legislators they are seeking statutory language to confirm the use of contract prosecutors, while the police chief described an example of non‑consensual image dissemination not clearly covered by current law and said the department supports a Guardian program but lacks funding to implement it.
Cottonwood Heights city attorneys and police urged state action on two fronts: statutory clarity for contract prosecutors and changes to criminal statutes to address gaps in image‑sharing offenses.
City staff explained the city currently contracts with Holladay for justice‑court prosecution and indigent‑defense services. After a lawsuit challenged the legality of using contract prosecutors, staff said the plaintiff later…
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