Administration
Utah County Attorney, Jeffrey S. GrayThe County Attorney's Office is led by the elected County Attorney. The County Attorney has a Chief Deputy that acts as the County Attorney in the elected County Attorney's absence. The office is organized into three divisions: Criminal, Civil, and the Bureau of Investigations.
The Administration Division is responsible for the management of the office, including internal oversight of all division financial budgets, payroll, travel, and purchasing. It is also responsible to prepare and present budget numbers to the County Commission for approval and manage all costs for trial and litigation. This division is led by the elected County Attorney.
About the Attorney
Jeffrey S. Gray, Utah County Attorney since January 2023, has significantly strengthened law enforcement collaboration, expanded victim support services, and created the Major Crimes Division, including the Special Victims Unit.
Divisions
Criminal
The Criminal Division is responsible for the prosecution or adjudication of crimes that occur in Utah County. The Criminal Division consists of the Division Chief and ten trial teams. The Chief Deputy oversees the operations and personnel of the Criminal Division and reports to the County Attorney.
Civil
The Civil Division of the Utah County Attorney's Office acts as the legal Advisor to Utah County. The Division Chief leads the team of lawyers that provides legal counsel and advice to the County Commission, other elected county officials, and the various county departments. They also advise all Boards and Commissions on policy.
Bureau of Investigations
The Bureau of Investigations financial crime, political corruption, a police officer-involved shooting, and other white collar crimes under the purview of the County Attorney. The Bureau Chief heads the division comprised of four sworn investigator-sergeants, a paralegal, and a legal assistant. The Bureau Chief reports directly to the County Attorney.