The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

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Upcoming Events

  • Free IDC Webinar Friday, Oct. 30 at Noon: “Pretrial Reforms Related to HB 206”

    Rep. Stephanie Pitcher and Keisa Williams will provide a comprehensive review of the forthcoming changes related to HB206, the Ability-to-Pay Matrix, Unsecured Bonds, and emerging pretrial caselaw.
    Contact kaadair@utah.gov for registration information

  • Commission Meeting Nov 19, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

  • Commission Meeting Dec 10, 2020

    Public is welcome.

    Commission meets at the Indigent Defense Commission office
    370 E South Temple, Suite 500
    Salt Lake City

    2 PM – 4 PM

    Participation by telephone, call 1-877-820-7831; pin 367584

    Agenda, audio recording, and other meeting materials are available on the Utah Public Notice website.

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